Had a telephone appointment today with my own gp regards blood results for another issues but he then went on to say he has biopsy results and then said I do have breast cancer I knew it was highly possible he said it’s b5b malignant invasive breast cancer...
After being told on 25th jan following x2 mammograms, ultrasound & x4 biopsies that it is “highly likely” I have breast cancer. My mind is in over drive whilst waiting for scan/biopsy results on 15th feb. Nothing seems to help me sleep. Every night...
Hi, I have recently come off of letrozole after some terrible side effects. I have had carpal tunnel, I now have bursitis in my hip and much leg pain. Does anyone know how long it takes to get this wretched drug out of your system?
Hi, I am 62 & have just completed 3rd round of 12 weekly chemo treatments. My white blood cells & platelet count has fallen & also my liver function has also fallen. I am to have blood repeated & see my oncologist next Tuesday. I anm getting worried as...
So had my oncology outpatient appointment - review of how my first round of chemotherapy went and preparation from r round 2 next week BUT my CT scan results from 20/1 still not back sadly. Staying positive but wanted to rant ( a bit )
I have been diagnosed with triple positive grade 2 in my right “fried egg”! I had an mri and need a. Ct scan! What does a ct show that an mri hasn't? I know I'm having chemo, followed by a mastectomy then radiotherapy. Why can't they tell me the stage...
So much has changed on my journey since finding my lump in August 2023. I remember being told it's the best cancer to have (if ever there is a best form of cancer), to "it's tiny, try not to worry". Really! I have done a lot of reading and following of...
Hi. I have recently been diagnosed with a grade 2 invasive Ductal carcinoma and I also have what they are referring to as a “borderline” papilloma, both in the left breast. I had biopsies and currently waiting for a date for surgery (wide local excisions...
I'm new here I found out few days ago still in shock and can't take it all in. I had a ct scan yesterday to check if it's spread further these 2 weeks of waiting is going to send me insane. I'm petrified!! I'm a mum to daughters 9 and 11 I haven't...
I started my treatment with EC every 3 weeks but I only had 2 cycles out 3 as there was concerns over my heart. I’m on my weekly Paclitaxel since 8 weeks, I have the treatment every Friday. Since my diagnosis, I’ve managed to start a new job and continue...
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