Hi My daughter has breast cancer it will be a couple of weeks before she gets a grading & type of treatment . What is the best way I can help will the illness make her poorly I'm sure the treatment will any advice please Thanks
Hi, I’ve had 5/6 tchp chemo but it is making me so depressed, I feel so sad all the time my head is just spinning . Has anyone stopped chemo and not had the final one , I just don’t think I can go through it again ! I know my family say I have too but...
Dear forum, I have been diagnosed with invasive DCiS grade 1, so called the "good cancer" and had lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy. I am currently waiting for my radiotherapy treatment and have been prescribed Tarmoxifen . I am opposing to take...
I was diagnosed with breast cancer 3 years ago, had lumpectomy and radiotherapy and put on medication for 10 years. Had my yearly mammogram 3 months ago, everything was clear. Ive had cellulitis in my breast, put on antibiotics and it’s cleared, I’ve...
Hello, I have just been diagnosed with Invasove Lobular Cancer. I am 48 and perimenopausal. ER and PR positive and awaiting HER2 results and MRI. So worried that the lump I found is just the tip of the iceberg. Couldn’t think about anything else but after...
Hi all, hope you’re doing well today. can you please give me some advice on things to take with me for my chemo sessions, been told they’ll be 4hours so was thinking of books but anything else that would be useful?
I posted on here a few days ago about waiting time. I spoke with my doctor who thought it was quite acceptable to wait 5 and half weeks from being referred to having an appointment. I have a massive fear of hospitals and knew if I waited that long...
I found out on Friday that my surgeon has decided he wants to do a delayed reconstruction. This decision was made 4 days before my operation date (mastectomy, node removal and TUG flap reconstruction) due to fears they could risk leaving some cancer cells...
Hi all so had my diagnosis today.Triple negative breast cancer,the tumour is small and hasn't spread into lymphnodes with is all positive news.Plan is 6 months chemotherapy,followed by surgery then adiotherapy.All in all 12 months the consultant thinks...
I had a mastectomy on Tuesday and am due to take my compression dressing off tomorrow what should I expect? will it cause any further discomfort?
