Hello all, I had a lumpectomy December 2022 & a 2nd op in January to clear margins. Radiotherapy was completed in March, but I’m still feeling discomfort & pain in my breast and underarm. If I attend any type of event eg, wedding or even a day out I...
Hello I was diagnosed with breast cancer in Jan had lumpectomy and lymph node removal surgery went well somedays I feel really low is this normal I'm waiting for two weeks off radiotherapy
Evening all I had my first dose dense Paciltaxel on Friday. One of the side effects I am experiencing is a constant dull pain, heavy achy legs and aching feet. I am still very active and gym going as I know it's not muscular and believe that any...
Hi, how long did you have to wait for a Lumpectomy after being diagnosed ?
I am due to start my first chemo on Tuesday 4 cycles if EC every 3 weeks followed by 12 weekly cycles of Paclitaxel. I am really scared about the side effects in particular the hair loss. I am going to try the cold cap but nurse said it only works on...
Hi there, I'm 53 and was told after a series of biopsies following a routine mammogram that I had pleomorphic lobular carcinoma in situ which is apparently treated as DCIS. I have two areas in different sections of the breast and was told that I would...
After 3 attempts to remove lobular breast tumour nearly 2 years ago, I now have a very similar hard lump close to the surgery site. I can't tell my family until I know more. I'm waiting for a clinic appt to find out. I can't bear the thought of going...
Hey a summary of where I am at found lump dec 22 end of Jan told it was benign after biopsy and US taken (before results) 10th feb told I had DCIS hormone positive grade 2/3 Started tamoxifen so medical menopause at 35. lumpectomy became mastectomy...
Going to see the consultant on Friday next week. In the mean time I went to see my dentist who says that I will need four teeth extracted just in case they are problematic during chemotherapy and radiotherapy. I just feel devastated, so will lose my teeth...
had my 2nd round of chemo for breast cancer. I am having trouble getting around. I walk slow and can't go far. I find if I over do it I feel sick, hot and shaky I can't find this in list of side effects also today I have woken up with sensitive patches...
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