I saw my oncologist yesterday we went through the pet scan. I was diagnosed on the 9th of January, the Pet scan shows cancer in breast , lymph gland and liver , Also a suspicious area on my hip bone was no bright but shadow off for MRI scan on Sunday...
Hi, Has anyone had issues with a change of brand of Filgrastim? I have found that I haven't bounced back as well on my last.2.cycles.as I did on the first 2 and wondered if the change in brand might have something to do with it. I've just finished...
Hi i thought I should share my experience today following my results meeting. I was worried sick about the meeting and was expecting to be told that I would need radiotherapy as soon as my surgery has healed. But I had positive news. My cancer was contained...
I had my surgery on 22nd December to remove my 49mm breast tumour. At the same time they did LICAP surgery using fat from under my arm. It was healing fine for the first 3 weeks, and then I started to have a small saroma leak, since then and for the last...
Hi got surgery coming up and wondered if anyone could give me top tips about what to pack. So far I’ve got button up PJs and a zip up front bra. anything else you’d suggest? Thanks
Hello everyone , new to the group and don't really know much about the treatments, I am 35 year old , just observed big lump in my breast with no other signs at all went to GP n then process took 2+ months and had my surgery done (lumpectomy) . Its stage...
I was diagnosed after a routine mammogram with a Grade 1 5.7 mm Hert 2 neg breast lump . I had 5 days radiotherapy after the lump was removed and put on Anastrozole for 5 years. My body ached, hot flushes were appalling and I wasn't sure if all this was...
Hello! I am new to this world, diagnosed with grade 3 ER +ve ductal cancer with spread to lymphnodes in December, lumpectomy and reconstruction in January and had my first oncology appointment this week where 8 rounds (ECP) every 2 weeks were recommended...
I am awaiting full treatment plan as I need a mri scan and awaiting her2 result. I have been told I have right breast cancer grade 3 oestrogen negative invasive duct in type. Any advice
Hi, I had breast cancer, masectomy was erpositive her2 negative I understand Meds for next 10 years reduce estrogen levels. I have just been advised I have sleep apnea causes include reduction in hormone levels. I had no idea about this possibility...
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