I had breast cancer 10 years ago. Had surgery, chemo and radiation. Last year I had endometrial cancer as well. Anyway, I have a very good friend who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She sent me a screenshot of her results....looks like she...
Hi, I’m waiting for my diagnosis, but have been told that it is highly unlikely it’s not cancer. I have a follow-up appointment next week, but I’m hoping they might call me first. Is this something that might happen?
I was wondering if anyone had any experience of the following: - Anastrozole - Goserelin - Abemaciclib My oncologist has suggested the above and whilst she has gone through possible side effects and given me lots of information to read I wanted...
Hope someone can help. I completed 6 months of chemo (EC then Carboplatin and Paclitaxel) with my las treatment on 24 May. Like so many others I suffered badly from loss of sense of taste and poor appetite but was assured they would return when chemo...
Does anyone know what the average time is between lumpectomy surgery and the 5 day radiotherapy course? I'm trying to work out whether to cancel my summer holiday or not.
Had a lumpectomy 2 weeks ago. One superior margin wasn’t clear so he had to go back in last week. Now waiting to hear if that’s clear. The waiting is driving me nuts as I just don’t know what to expect next also waiting on oncotype just wish I could...
Hi all, I am after a bit of advice really if anyone can help me i would be very grateful. I had a mastectomy on 3rd July and was unable to have reconstruction, so am now flat. That doesn't bother me but I have a drain in and it is still draining red...
Hello all you lovely supportive ladies out there - Just reading these forums over the past couple of months has done me good, so now I guess it's time to introducve myself - I hope i can offer support to someone out there too. The below 'saga' I have...
Morning I had my lumpectomy and 2 nodes removed 2nd July and am awaiting the results. My armpit is still tender. The area around armpit feels like sunburn.The last couple of days I have started having tingling/numbness like when the injection at the...
I’ve had 5 of 14 Kadcyla infusions, following chemo, surgery and radiotherapy, and taking letrazole. I just feel battered now, and am considering taking a breather from the Kadcyla, and having the next infusion in 6 weeks instead of the normal 3 weeks...
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