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Hi All, I have done 5 cycles of chemo so far but over the past 3 cycles I seem to develope anal fissures. Everytime is gets worse. I have been on stool softeners but eventhough output is fine, the fissures is very painful. I was wondering if anyone...
Hi all I have just been diagnosed with Stage 2 TNBC with no lymph node involvement. Can anyone share any experience with TNBC and what to expect with treatment. Google really only tells you the bad and there doesn’t seem to be many ‘happy’ stories out...
Hello, I’ve joined this group, as I’ve recently had a close friend receive her diagnosis. I’m looking for advice on how best I can help and support her?
Hi everyone thinking out loud could do with some feedback on experience in breast reconstruction and going flat just want it to be done with going through cemo at moment and thinking about next step Thanks ️
Has anyone tried the LPL hair removal treatment after taking tamoxifen? I had breast cancer, had the lump removed and radiotherapy followed. I was given letrozole first but that gave me such bad side effects which were affecting my mobility so I was switched...
This post is about my friend. We’re really struggling and could use some help! She is now facing a decision of whether or not to undergo post-surgical chemotherapy for her invasive ductal carcinoma, or simply radiotherapy along with the letrozole hormone...
Have done 12 TCHP, lumpectomy and node clearance, 5 radiotherapy and now on Kadcyla. I am now staring at my box of Letrozole knowing I need to start it but almost dreading it more than all the other stuff I have been through! I have read so many negative...
Hi everyone, I have just finished my last chemo session and wanted to share my experiance in case it’s of help to anyone starting on their BC journey. Overall really positive, sorry it’s a bit wordy.! Potted History small early stage tumor pick...
Hi I am about to start Tamoxifen and I wondered if anyone jas had any positive experiences with it please? All i ever seem to read about is the terrible side effects people have . Thank you Lou
Hi I’m going to remove lumph in my breast, the doctor asked a type of blood test, GROUP & ANTIBODY SCREEN is this is normal asking this test? I been diagnosed lett breast cancer in situ grade 2.
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