Hi, After having Lobular breast cancer, then 2 lumpectomys due to the size of the lump and getting clearance, plus 23 sessions of radiotherapy, my left breast was at least 2 sizes smaller than the right. My surgeon decided a perforated Flap would be...
Today i have just seen the nurse at the InHealthclinic for my biopsy results. I was told I had Grade 3 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Oestrpgen receptor Negative, the size is 10mm. They were still awaiting HER2 results. We were told that should get an...
Just thought I’d say hi as an Aug starter . Diagnosed June with stage 3 IDC HER neg ER positive, having chemo first to try and shrink the tumour before surgery. Having 4 EC followed by 4 pacitaxil. Dose dense chemo every 2 weeks . Off for no 3 EC this...
Hi just curious to know if there is a variation on how many days people are prescribed this each cycle.? I currently have to have 7 days but finding the bone pain is the worst part anyone experienced similar ? And any advice welcomed. Currently on my...
Hi everyone hope you’re all as well as possible I have been taking letrozole with Prostap and Abemaciclib since Jan / Feb Mu question is mainly about letrozole I have been trying to figure out the best way to take it , brand / time of day etc . Well...
Hi the clinic i had my biopsy (9 aug) at rang on Monday with the results, invasive stage 2 breast cancer. but my hospital appoitment isnt until 1st september to see the specialist and get a full diagnosis and re surgery and radiotherapy. Waiting is of...
Hi all, I hope you are doing well today! This is my day 2 after my first AC infusion and I woke up in the morning with my cheeks red but no rush. Anyone with similar experience? Any advice will be greatly appreciated!
Evening! long story short, mum had breast cancer in 2014 followed by a double mastectomy. I fought to have the cancer gene test done and they refused, despite an extensive history of breast and many other cancers in my mums family. fast forward to...
Hi all, This is my first post, I've had my surgery and now waiting to start chemo in 2 weeks. My breast care nurse mentioned I would be offered abemaciclib so I brought this up with my oncologist. She seemed reluctant to discuss it and said we would...
A brief history; I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year at 41, have been through a mastectomy, removal of lymph nodes, chemotherapy and radiotherapy and have been started on Letrozole and Zoladex. I had an appointment with the oncologist earlier...
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