So tomorrow will mark chemo session Number 1, with 7 more thereafter. I think emotionally I’m ready, well as ready as I think I can be, it seems to have taken ages getting to this point, it hasn’t been but feels that way. So can I ask what probably will...
Diagnosed last Thursday. Stage 1 Grade 2 Lobular Cancer. (Stage may change due to nature of the the tumour) HER2 result not yet available. I understand that a lobular HER2 positive cancer is rare, but not impossible. Anyone have similar? I'm grateful...
I’m does to have a lumpectomy soon how long should I expect to be off work ? If at all x
I’m desperately seeking someone who has (or has had) the same type of diagnosis.. until a a few days ago I didn’t even know that there were different types of BC. im booked in for a lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy. I’ve been told I may (or may...
Hi all I saw my oncologist the other day and my oncotype results were 17/100 so they're not recommending chemo or radiotherapy as it would have very little impact on prevention. I'm going to take a daily dose of Tamoxifen for up to 10 years (as I'm...
Wondering what other people did. I have been asking my consultant what my prognosis is (I've bn diagnosed with stage 3 grade 2 invasive lobular carcinoma) but she is extremely reluctant to tell me. All the breast care nurses say are it's treatable and...
Hi, is there anyone out there who has had/having Docetaxel, Carboplatin and Phesgo after surgery? I have spoken to some lovely ladies but so far, they all had this type of treatment before surgery. Feeling a bit out the norm on this one. Thank you in...
Hi all, been referred under the 2 week suspected cancer route for an axillary lump I found. This is on the opposite side to which I had triple negative bc in 2019. I'm also brca 1 positive. Following chemo and double masectomy from what I've googled it...
Hi all, I'm going to have a one sided mastectomy and both aides expanders (for implants at a later stage). The surgery is next week I am getting anxious and looking for advice on: 1. When you go in, do they ask you to change and give your belongings...
Finally finished my 12 week chemo.I have to say I am wiped out.I have gone through every emotion I could think of &my body has talen a hammering but I am here & still fighting,next step on the journey is radiotherapy in 2 week,fingers crossed it goes...
