I start my first chemo on the 15th March and want to be ready before hand with the head wear and also did anyone shave hair off before treatment or just let it fall out Can anyone give me some advice on which head wear to go for , I've looked at Anna...
Hi I have recently had a Wide Local Excision (WLE) where a lump and tissue was removed. Unfortunately the margins were not clear and it has gone to my lymph nodes. I have been offered either another WLE or a full mastectomy along with lymph node removal...
Hi All, I had my first yearly mammogram following lumpectomy and I was expecting it to be painful at the time on the affected breast, which it was was, but it was fine and a I had a bit of dull pain for a day or 2. I'm now 2 weeks on and now have...
Hi all. I was diagnosed with IDC in my right breast. This week I have been for full body CT which is yet to be reported and MRI of the breasts. The MRI has picked up an area in my left breast, I have to have a biopsy. When I was told about the right side...
Hi I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with invasive duct breast cancer and a cancerous lymph node, grade 3. I was told I have to have 24 weeks of chemo before any surgery to remove the lumps. I have no idea what to expect at my first appointment and am just...
Hi, just been diagnosed with triple negative , with planned surgery on 14th march
Hey everyone, So pleased to have found this group - it looks just awesome and just what I need right now!! I had a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy on 11th Feb and my follow up appt with my surgeon was originally booked for 10th March... But...
Hi All, This is the first time I've entered anything on this forum or indeed a blog of any kind. Where do I start? I was diagnosed with Stage 1; 5mm; slow growing, Oestrogen driven breast cancer December 2019. I was told that I was lucky and if one...
Hi there, I’m afraid that after my first EC yesterday the dreaded constipation has set in! Not something I’ve EVER had, so at a bit of a loss, I’ve eaten loads of fibre and vegetables so it must be the medication, steroids or chemo not sure. Does anyone...
I´m TNBC and am currently having A/C (red devil) chemo and due to have my 4/4 this coming Friday - delayed by a week due to low defences. I saw my oncologist on Friday and told her that lately I´ve been experiencing aches in my hips and legs (shin bones...
