Has anyone else experienced bleeding and discharge from their nipple . The first time I ever saw this was after biopsy and doctor didn’t seem worried as said it could be because of this . My last biopsy was 23rd September and I have discharge and bleeding...
Hello, after my first wide incision op my steri strips were taken off two weeks later by the nurse at an appointment. I have now had a second wide incision in the same place, but my appointment has been cancelled due to lack of staff at the lab for results...
Hi I’m new to this don’t really know what I’m doing but here goes. I was recalled for a second mammogram in August 2020 in September 2020 was confirmed I had invasive ducal carcinoma breast cancer caught early stages needed lumpectomy and then radiotherapy...
So have had 2 rounds of chemo so far ( no surgery straight to chemo because hert 2 positive ) and for a week and half after each one it has left me exhausted, unable to eat and very very low . I have decided to ask for them to change my treatment plan...
Hi all I've recently been diagnosed with tnbc (recurrence from breast cancer 13 years ago - cancer has now metastatised to the lymph nodes). It's been a long hard slog to get treatment started. First I had to wait 2 weeks to see if the cancer was er...
Hi, I had my 1st chemo treatment 2.5 weeks ago and will have 3 more every 3 weeks for 12 weeks. All is fine so far for me apart from hair loss and a little tiredness and I have managed to carry on more or less as usual. My Oncologtist says side effects...
I went for my RT planning this week and I find it difficult to hold my breath for 20 seconds. I was told that I should not worry and that they will go ahead to do the RT without holding the breath. I am worried that this might damage my lungs. Has anyone...
Hi All, As you can see I've just been diagnosed with the above and am so scared. I've been reading posts and can't find this type mentioned so just wondered if there's anyone else in my position. Apparently chemo doesn't work on this type and due...
Hello everyone, Some last minute positive stories about how you found your lumpectomy surgery and recovery. I stupidly just read a breast cancer blog and this particular person had a horrendous experience and now i can't get that out of my head. Yes...
Hi all I had my first appointment with the Oncologist today, I have been asked to take part in the Optima trial, I asked whether I’d be having chemotherapy even if I don’t participate and was told that I would, I’ve been told that i will be having 3 cycles...
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