Hi there, I had a lumpectomy and sentinel node removal five days ago. I have been so surprised how minimal the pain and discomfort have been ( which is great) BUT also surprised at how exhausted I feel. I hadn’t expected that… is anyone else experiencing...
Hi all, I had my oncology sign off appointment last Thursday, and requested an ultrasound on my left side where surgery was for peace of mind. The svan appointment was on Monday morning, and she asked how many nodes I'd had removed. I told her I had...
I'm curious to know if anyone has declined to have Hormone therapy.. And how did you decide? I'm still deciding myself and would love to hear from those who also opted not to try it.
I'm looking for advice regarding radiotherapy, I have already undergone a lumpectomy and chemo, EC and Docetaxel. At the moment I am leaning towards not going ahead with radiotherapy- main reason being I consider the chance of permanent lymphedema to...
It seems that my particular breast cancer is invasive micropapillary carcinoma. Fairly rare.. 3-6% . Does anyone else have that?
I had a picc line put in my left arm and my first dose of paclitaxel last Monday. I am having weekly chemo for grade 3 invasive ductal cancer with lymph node involvement. I have been feeling ok since first session but have been getting pain in my left...
I had believed my surgeon had told me papillary cancer and having read up was reassured that it was not likely to have spread to lymph nodes and was very treatable. On Friday my letter came - and it stated invasive ductal micropapillary cancer. Foolishly...
I have been on a break from Letrozole for a couple of weeks due to the side effects. As well as menopause symptoms, fatigue and low mood, the worst effect has been cognitive. Not just memory loss, it felt like my brain had lost all its flexibility and...
Dear All, I am due to start 21 days of radiotherapy in just over a weeks’ time for breast cancer and would really appreciate any tips or advise. What cream would you advise, and do I start using it now on the area or wait for after the first session...
Hello, Having received my official diagnosis this week, I wondered if anyone had experience of seeking surgery privately whilst waiting for NHS treatment? I was referred for this suspicious mass on 02/06. Only got my biopsy results this week and am...
