Hi there, I had 4 rounds of EC (Nov to Feb) and I'm now on Immunotherapy with the DTP combo which began in March. I just had my 2nd of immunotherapy and the effects are knocking me off: 1) generally weak 2) legs are very weak 3) hair thinning...
I went back today for my results of the MRI and the testing of the biopsy which was grade 2 invasive ductal carcinoma with lobular features. So the MRI showed that basically my whole right breast is tumour, the neat little 1.2cm ductal was just along...
I went to my GP on 22nd December as I noticed skin was puckered and hard cord/rope going through my left breast. It was a 4 week wait for a mammogram and ultra sound appointment. My surgeon requested a MRI with contrast as the mammogram and ultra sound...
Had my first cycle of EC nearly three weeks ago and tried the cold cap. My hair is starting to come away. Just wondering how long to persevere with the cold capping or whether having significant hair loss now I give in and accept it’s all coming away...
I attended breast clinic on March 18th where I had breast biopsies and lymphnode in armpit biopsy.Markers were also placed.The consultant and radiologist said they were concerned there was small cancer there.Today I have received an appt to go for another...
Hi, so I was diagnosed 18th Jan after my first mammogram picked up abnormalities. I was told at the time it would be a lumpectomy followed by radiotherapy about 4-6 weeks later. My surgery and healing went fine and I was so relieved to hear my lymph nodes...
Hi there, I have estrogen positive breast cancer, I’m due to be having surgery in a couple of months. I’m currently booked in for a single mastectomy but I really want a double (for a number of personal reasons) with no reconstructive surgery. i’m...
Hi all. Just posting to explain why I decided to join the community. I’ve had what looks like a breast cyst for the past month, antibiotics did nothing and I’ve now had a fast track referral to the Breast Cancer Clinic & I’m terrified about what this...
Hi, I had my first Zoledronic acid infusion on Friday. I remembered my nurse specialist mentioning they'd prescribe calcium supplements for "a few days" to take afterwards. When I went in, the team didn't have them so I was prescribed some to pick...
Hi, can any one help , I had my results 4 weeks ago for breast cancer, but still not heard anything about my treatment, radio therapy and medication, , how long have you had to wait before treatment begins ? This waiting is awful,
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