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I’ve just been diagnosed with IDC plus spread to 5 lymph nodes. I have surgery in 10 days time and I have to choose whether to have a mastectomy or lumpectomy. All lymph nodes are being taken out and chemo plus radiation for about a year will follow surgery...
Hello, The oncologist recommended IV Vitamin C therapy to my aunt to support her chemotherapy and help eliminate its side effects. The minimum required dosage is 50 grams. Does anyone know where we can purchase this dosage? Any information is appreciated...
I now have my appointment date for the biopsy results. I've already been told by Dr when i had the scans and biopsy that I was likely looking at cancer diagnosis. What I'm wondering is what should I expect at this appointment. I realise it will involve...
Hi - Wondering if anyone can help. Most of the posts that I can find on the forum on this topic seem a little out of date or not directly relevant. Diagnosed with TNBC in Oct 24, but did not complete the Keynote 522 protocol because the pembrolizumab...
Hi All I am session 2 out of 6 for TCHP. On both occasions, 10 days post treatment, I stated developing painless, skin discoloration on my hands along area of the cannula entry. I have done research and found, this is iron being deposited from the fragile...
The dr has found a lump in my breast. I’m in agony with it. Pain is in my breast arm and back. I’m waiting for a mammogram. So scared. dr couldn’t feel lymph nodes. No breast changes as yet. But since dr squeezed the lump I’m in agony. Tablets are not...
Hello. I started EC a month ago - I’m on a 2 weekly cycle so I get about 4 days feeling ok but still incredibly tired and have to go lie down after any activity. I’ve had to stop work which is quite annoying. I then move on to 12 x weekly paclitaxel....
Lumpectomy or mastectomy?
Hi all ive been diagnosed with breast cancer (invasive adenocarcinoma in the right breast, grade 2). It doesn’t seem to have spread to the lymph nodes but my consultant won’t know for certain until she removes a couple during surgery. The size is...
So I’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer and my consultant has referred me for egg preservation treatment, my BMI is 40… does this mean I’m not excluded from fertility treatment?
