Hi everyone I’m at wits end my plan has always been chemo radio and tamoxifen, had blioods done on Tuesday 4th for chemo starting Friday 7Th also went to an appointment on 5th to sign forms of consent and the doctor said he didn’t want me to have chemo...
I have just been diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer. On discussion I was told I may be able to have Hormone Therapy to reduce size. Does anyone have experience of Hormone therapy?
Hi all, I was diagnosed with Invasive Lobular Cancer in 2021 and have since had a mastectomy, chemo and radiotherapy. I have now developed a rash on the mastectomy site which the consultant today has said looks like a cancerous rash above the skin....
Hi all, Ive been to the Breast Clinic a couple of times in recent months due to breast symptoms (discolouration, slight swelling, slight peau d’orange). First appointment the ultrasound was clear and they said it’ll be to do with my hormones as I’m...
Hello, unfortunately, my Oncotype score came back as 27, so I'm starting 16 weeks of Chemotherapy (8 rounds 2 weeks apart of EC and Paclitaxel + Zoldrolic Acid). Everyone keeps telling me how strong I am, but I'm actually terrified. I live on my own with...
Hi I’m hoping with the experience everyone’s gone through someone can help! I’ve had my op all cancer removed with clear margins 1 out of 21 lymph nodes had cancer. I’m starting chemo tomorrow I’ve been and had bloods done which is a nightmare as I’ve...
So it's done. Finding it challenging. Ok, early days, still in hospital. Feeling a bit sorry for myself. What was I thinking? Got to get well all over again. Like being back at square one. After the surgery I took a little peak. Initial impression was...
Hi everyone, I just wondered if anyone knew what the guidelines are for calcium supplementation when having 6 monthly zoledronic acid. I have been told different things by 2 BCNs and am now quite confused ! :) Thank you
I am waiting for my appointment to go and have a mastectomy and my reconstruction is being done in 4 stages has anybody else had this done ?
Hi everybody, My sister recently had an operation to remove pre-cancerous cells from her breast and is recovering well. She needs follow up radiotherapy an she has just received her dates for this however they have also asked she goes in for a CT scan...
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