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Hello all. I’m 4 weeks post mastectomy with implant reconstruction. My pathology results found 5cm DCIS with a 4mm invasive tumour (removed with clear margins) the cancer is HER2 3+ I have an appointment coming up to discuss treatment options with my...
Hi Everyone, I felt a large lump underneath my nipple which began really aching in my breast and my shoulder was starting to hurt too… so I did an e consult last Monday and the doctor saw me that day. She examined me and could feel it too but when she...
I ve had two out of ten radiotherapy sessions, 1st one went better than 2nd, i felt like I struggled with breathhold from almost overthinking it. So far side effects have been abit of an itch in the evening. Also 6 wks into taking Tamoxifen, side effects...
Gosh I haven’t been on this forum for a long time. It’s 3 years since I finished my chemotherapy and had my mastectomy. I had an mri on Thursday as I have developed a pain at the top of my spine in one of the bones. My physio suggested I get it checked...
I got diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer 2 months ago but needed a mri has they were something they wasn’t sure of it’s been 6 weeks now and had no results from mri no treatment or surgery my mind is in over drive and is causing friction in my family...
I had my first treatment scheduled for Monday 5th, started fine with cold cap, steroid, flush and antihistamine but within a couple of minutes of chemo started had a burning sensation in a line across top of abdomen, nausea, horrific back and abdomen...
Hey Warriors Lovely to e-meet you. My name is Laura, I'm 41 and I have Grade 3 Her2positive ERneg PRneg Breast cancer. I'm under going EC Chemo for 3 rounds, the Doxetaxel and Phesgo for the final 3, 6 round in totals, then surgery and all the other...
Hello everyone, This is my first time on the Breast Cancer forum. I joined as I am hoping to hear from others who are in a similar situation to me, specifically for positive words that I can enjoy life for longer than a few more years. I originally...
I was diagnosed with Grade II invasive ductal cancer in late November. I had a lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsies on 12/12/25. My next appointment in breast clinic is next Friday (16/01). I was hoping someone may be able to give me an idea...
Hi all I am going back to the hospital, on Thursday, to get the results and the biopsy, I had taken, on 13th November. They will also discuss a plan, for me. I believe they did say it would be an op and maybe then radiotherapy. . My question is...
