Hi there, I’m 63 and 1 year out from stage 1 BC (3 MMI mixed ductal/lobular) picked up on screening. Thought to be DCIS initially then the invasive cancer showed up on histology after a wide local excision. SLNB clear and had radiotherapy and tamoxifen...
Hi. it looks like I have developed shingles. I am due to start radiotherapy a week today. Will this still go ahead and if so do I need to take any special precautions during and after the treatment? Thanks.
Hi everyone. I've been on tamoxifen for three years and have had endless problems with my teeth cracking and sore gums. Until I started taking tamoxifen I had few problems with my teeth but I've seen my dentist 8 times since August and 18 since starting...
Hi All, I was told before Christmas that I had breast cancer. Biopsies were taken. I was called in for a consultation at the beginning of January and the diagnosis was confirmed. It was in my right breast and also in my lymph nodes. They had got 2 of...
Hi I’m starting my radiotherapy next Thursday only got the 5 days but I am so anxious I had a panic attack in the ct scan at my planning appointment so now I’m so scared it will happen again at radiotherapy
Hi. I am seeing my Medical Oncologist on 6-Feb to discuss treatments following surgery. Not sure how Her2 borderline positive will affect outcomes. The Grade III status suggests to me that chemo will be strongly recommended and the borderline her2 status...
Apologies if my post is long. This is the first I've posted but have other cancer related questions so will post then elsewhere. Since lumpectomy in July for early stage invasive ductal breast cancer, delayed radiotherapy in November because I had major...
Dear All. I wonder if anybody could advise me if there is predominately a better brand of the above medication. It seems depending on the manufacture it makes a difference to the side effects. unfortunately I have thinning of the bones and feel so fatigued...
Hi, I read on here about DEXA scans but there has been no mention of me having one. I’m about to finish radiotherapy and saw an oncologist last week. He spoke about Zoladronic acid and Abemaciclib, but no mention of scans. I’m already on Letrozole. At...
Hi everyone, I found out yesterday that the cancer has spread to my lymph node. The consultant said I need a CT scan ‘to be on the safe side’. The nurse said it’s unlikely’ to have spread. However, I have literally never felt fear like this. Every time...
