Hi everyone I was diagnosed in June, have had mammography, scan, ultrasound with biopsy & insert I was diagnosed with grade 2 ductal I have chosen to have a lumpectomy with therapeutic mammoplasty & reduction mammoplasty Has anyone else been through...
Chemo 3/12 done 1/4 way through. Bloods totally normal. Lumps in neck shrinking. I’m feeling really good, just like I did when treatment started working 4 years ago, after I was first diagnosed. I’m quite emotional It was also very moving to be able...
Hi I get my pre op assessment on the 18th this month and I can't get it out of my head that while I'm waiting for the op there's a time bomb ticking away inside me. I wonder how quick cancer cells grow??
Hi everyone, So i had a mastectomy without reconstruction 6 weeks ago and recovering really well with no chemo or radio required, then to my horror I found a lump in my other breast 2 days ago. Called hospital and nurse rang back to give me an appointment...
Hello I finished active treatment in November (chemo/surgery/radiotherapy) and have been on Zoladex injections and Letrozole for 6 months Gradually I have developed pain in both shoulders for which I was prescribed Amitriptyline. But now both shoulders...
I've just finished 6 cycles of chemo and my eyes will not stop watering, they are now becoming sore and quite puffy has anyone else experienced this or have any advice??
I’m on new treatment for secondary breast cancer in my sternum and lymph nodes under collar bone. Is anyone else on this and if so how are you coping?
Is anyone taking Anastrozole experiencing hip pain like me? The right side of my hip hurts when I walk or sit. Has your doctor recommended something to you? Do you think it is due to Anastrozole?
Hi I’m 8 weeks post mastectomy and have been following my exercises religiously each day, 2 to 3 times a day. However the chest tightness doesn’t seem to be getting any better. My surgeon has suggested physio but I’m expecting the NHS waiting list will...
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