Hi, new to the group just needing to reach out. I had 14mm DCIS removed 7 weeks ago and had partial flap done at the same time in right breast. I’ve had an infection and had to have excess healing fluid drained twice, just started a second course of antibiotics...
Hi, in short my journey so far 2022 - diagnosed with breast cancer HER2 positive, ER and PR positive x3 ec and x3 doxcetaxel right mastectomy and reconstruction x15 radiotherapy sessions 12 months of Phesgo® 2024 had a mole removed ...
Hi new on here so bit of a long story. Iy started in October noticed a scab on my nipple that wouldn't heal, went to gp in December as couldn't cope with it, was referring to breast clinic and seen in January, mammogram was clear and scan doctor advised...
Hi All, As I have shared a lot of my journey on here , I wanted to share the news that I am finally going back to work tomorrow! Can’t wait. I’m only working 2 days a week due to fatigue and other symptoms t feel like this is a step forward to moving...
I’ve been diagnosed with TNBC and I’m seeing the oncologist tomorrow. Part of me wants to get started on this journey but part of me is scared to death! I’ve been told that l have grade 2 invasive ductal cancer / TNBC with cells found in the left lymph...
Had appt with oncologist last week who told me I would be on Prostap and Tamoxifen which would then change down the line to Prostap and Exemestane. just had call from pharmacy to say I’m being given Zoladex for 5 years and Tamoxifen but only for 3 months...
Has anyone experienced hair loss from the roots after a mastectomy? I'm currently three weeks post-op and noticing a lot of hair falling out every time I comb it. Is this normal, or am I the only one going through this?
I’m having a double mastectomy in 3 weeks and immediate reconstruction. I’m having silicone implants. I was wondering if anyone has any feedback on their experiences - like do they look ok? I’m so nervous…. Thank you in advance so much x
Hi everyone. I’ve been on letrozole for about 18 months and today half a tooth came out. Any connection do you think? I take over the counter calcium and am waiting for my dexa scan. Grateful for any views on this. thanks
Hi all. I was diagnosed with Grade 2 bc in June after a biopsy and put on Letrozole. My next appointment is 1st September and I’m wondering what will happen then. i have been told I will have a lumpectomy and radiation therapy. I feel like I’m in limbo...
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