I had a lumpectomy in April and was healing nicely until a hematoma revealed itself. The incision has a 1cm hole in the middle part (the top and bottom have healed) where the ‘old blood’ is finding its way out. I can see a suture stretched inside the...
I under diagnosis of breast tumor. I had USG, mammography, biopsy, blood test and waiting for the results. I was sent by the doctor to computer tomography (CT) for lungs, pelvis and abomen test. However, I wander if MRI could be done instead of CT (fully...
Hi everyone I was diagnosed with TNBC in April 2022 and had a lumpectomy followed by chemotherapy (3 x EC, 12 x paclitaxel) and 10 sessions of radiotherapy. I was then put on Zometa every 6 months for 3 to 5 years. I'm now coming to the end of 3 years...
Hello, wondering if anyone has had a similar experience. I had a biopsy on 7th May on a fibroadenoma I’ve had for quite some time, it wasn’t the reason I attended the breast clinic but they advised they would biopsy for reassurance purposes as I am over...
Hi fellow warriors, I had a lumpectomy and ANC in Feb, fortunately my wonderful surgeon got all the cancer but I still need 12 rounds of chemo followed by radiotherapy and hormone treatment. I had first chemo last Saturday and it wiped me out of a couple...
Hi has anyone experienced smells that aren’t there whilst on HER2 treatment? It probably started when I started Phesgo with a nasal drip and then the odd over powering smell of a musky perfume/incense- not unpleasant but strong. Now I’m on Kadcyla...
My friend has been told they may need a mastectomy (one breast) - but chemo before the mastectomy has also been spoken about. Is it usual to have surgery or chemo first? Is it also possible (if having chemo first) that the lump can be shrunken so...
I had my lumpectomy post op meeting with consultant on Friday. (previous indicators from biopsy/scans were that my cancer was non palpable, size 47mm, grade 3, ER+) Actual post op findings confirmed as more positive, with clear margins, Sentinel Node...
hi everyone, hope all is well.. I was diagnosed with TNBC in September and had 12 sessions of weekly chemo and the scan at the end showed complete response. I then started 3 weekly EC but had to stop after one session as had a reaction and was hospitalised...
Hi, I’m three weeks into treatment and my hair is starting to fall out. I made my peace with losing my hair and am prepared for having no hair. It’s the early stages of losing it that I didn’t consider. I’ve too much to shave off yet, but it’s constantly...
