I have just had a mammogram and ultrasound and been told straight away that I have a cancerous lump! Now had biopsy and waiting for results for next steps. Obviously I’m worried about what they have found but particularly because they were able to tell...
I'm posting to see if anyone has had a similar experience to me. I desperately need some positive thoughts... I was diagnosed in March with a grade 3 HER2 negative, ER positive IDC. 1.8cm Lumpectomy on 16 April but tumour had grown to 3.5cm, margins...
Diagnosed yesterday,I contacted my gp immediately ,got a reply today saying they don't do smoking clinics anymore..I really need to quit !!! Don't want to vape as I think it's worse ..any advice on recommendations on nicotine replacement would be greatly...
Had chemo Wednesday. Had bad diarrhea and now anxiety. Hospital said keep eatting n drinking...have tried. Chemo is 3 weeks apart. Off food and drink. Think the injections for blood cells caused diarrhea...was taking antisickness and that counteracted...
Hello everyone Two weeks ago I had my 5th chemo session which was my 2nd Docetaxel treatment. About a week ago fatigue hit, and I just can’t shift it. My whole body aches when I do even the smallest of tasks - laundry, cooking, walking up the stairs...
Well got my results and I'm a lot happier today than I have been for the past week, the waiting game was the worst ever . I'm officially a member of the C club, I'm actually relatively calm about it, I've got Grade 1, Ductal cancer, oestrogen positive...
Can anyone please explain what what the bottom two lines mean Left Breast Grade 2 Invasive Lobular Carcinoma ER & PR positive HER2 FISH
Hi all, I’m due to start chemo soon, and I’m hoping to use the Paxman cold cap. If I can tolerate it, will I be able to wear AirPods with it on? I’m hoping to distract myself with TV shows etc but I don’t know if they will fit in my ears under the cap...
Hi, I met my oncologist this week and it was confirmed I would have to come off hrt, I think I can cope with most menopause symptoms apart from the brain fog. Has anyone found an alternative to hrt that actually works? I have already lost weight, exercise...
Hi I just wanted to ask how does the weekly dose effect you in terms of the third weekly dose. As the third weekly you are more at risk of infections 7-14 days after. How does it work with the weekly treatment? Thanks Sue
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