hi- i am diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer and just finished 1st phase of keynote 522 chemo. after the second treatment the tumor began to shrink and after the 5th round the tumor had completely disappeared. I'm wondering if anyone has been...
Hello, I am due to have a lumpectomy and SLNB in a few weeks' time. I used Arnica tablets after my hip replacement to good effect. Has anyone used the tablets and/or gel pre and/or post surgery please ?
Can anyone help me please? I cannot swallow tablets whole with liquid. I somehow made it through 5 months of chemo and a mastectomy. Finding soluble alternatives or crushing or opening capsules etc. My Oncologist now says I HAVE to swallow Abemaciclib...
I am seriously considering just refusing any further treatment. Currently on Herceptin & Tamoxifen Side effects are knocking me low - doesn’t help that my daughter’s cut me off for over 3 weeks & I’ve done my back in (fatigue from RT but can’t sleep due...
Hi After WLE and SNB in Feb, followed by chemo and radiotherapy I developed pitted skin and hot lumpy part of the treated breast. Had an appointment with the surgeon who said it was lymphedema and not to worry. A friend told me about lymphedema massage...
Hello, I was diagnosed on 14th March with Invasive Lobular Cancer. I have been attending my local hospital. I have a history of breast cysts and my GP and I thought the lump was a cyst so I asked to be referred to the closest hospital so that it could...
Hello everyone! So today my breast care nurse called me to tell me that my pro signa test has come back scoring high and I’ve been told I definitely need chemo. I will be getting an appointment to see the oncologist in the next week who will go through...
Hi I’ve been on tamoxifen for 2 years now …. I’m getting regular nose bleeds … does anyone relate ?????? X
Hi I attended breast clinic today.I had found a lump in my left breast.My Gp referred me,I'm 52 years old.After my ultrasound I had 2 breast biopsies and one in my armpit. Clips were put in place.Consultant and radiology consultant said they are worried...
I am writing because of changes over the past month or so in my breast that had my original cancer, invasive ductal carcinoma. I had lumpectomy in March 2023 and a weeks radiotherapy in September 2023. Treatment of Tamoxifen for next five years. I have...
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