Hi, I have been diagnosed with IDC grade 2 stage 1, ER+ but still waiting on HER2 results. Lumpectomy with latissimus Dorsi flap reconstruction and axillary node removal on 6th January. Then definitely radiotherapy and possibly chemotherapy dependant...
Hi everyone. Does anyone know how long diarrhoea after Docetaxel last? I had it for 3 days now but can’t find any certain information about timing.
Hello all you lovely people out there. I’ve been lurking about in the background for a few weeks but I feel this thing is getting too big for me now and I might just self combust if I don’t get it out. ive just been fo my pathology report from mastectomy...
Having had 28 systemtic treatments of immunotherapy and chemotherapy as well as three surgeries, today I started on a new type of chemo. This one comes with toys, injections I have to give myself at home, and with some drugs I am told I should take for...
Posted previously once. Had nipple discharge. Went to GP and referred to breast clinic. At clinic had mammogram and ultrasound. Nothing showing on mammogram but something suspicious on ultrasound. Three biopsies taken. Fortnight later saw consultant....
My tumour was removed on 5th August. A week or so later, my breast went a very funny colour and swelled up dramatically. A haematoma was diagnosed. Two attempts to aspirate were unsuccessful - blood too 'sticky', so I was told to let it reabsorb in its...
Hi folks, after a long haul of chemotherapy for Triple Negative BC, I'm about to start Radiotherapy. Looking forward to planning a holiday and I'm wondering if anyone can give advice on how soon after Radiotherapy I might feel up to flying? I know this...
I had triple negative breast cancer in 2012, so I was 9, nearly 10 years clear. I recently found a small lump next to one of my reconstruction implants. I expected it to just be like all other 'just in case' tests I've had done ober the years, but turns...
Hi, I have completed 3 rounds of Kadcyla now, following 18 rounds of chemo and a mastectomy. Results following surgery stated all of the tumour had been removed and there was no spread. I was put on Kadcyla as the chemo had not totally removed the...
Morning all. When I had mastectomy it was found that 1 lymph node of 3 taken had micro metastasis, as I was her 2 positive I am having chemo. At my meeting with my oncologist he suggested talking to radiotherapy but didn’t think a clearance was necessary...
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