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Just been diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer which has spread to the lymph nodes , CT scan and MRI scan scheduled this week before treatment is decided I am very scared anyone else in the same situation
Has anyone here had an appointment with their oncologist in the middle of chemotherapy? I had a single mastectomy for hormone receptor–positive breast cancer in July and started chemotherapy in August. I’m scheduled for 8 sessions in total, and my oncologist...
Can you swim in a public swimming pools and the sea with a port? Had mine fitted in June so obviously fully healed. Have read somewhere that it’s an infection risk. Is that correct or a myth? Thanks everyone.
Hi. I've just finished a year course of pheso and taking letrozole for the next few years. I had a mastectomy last year and then chemo and radiotherapy. I had a lovely female oncologist who explained everything but now I have been passed on to a male...
I had to stop my HRT cold turkey. The effect is dreadful. I'm an anxious mess. I know this is due to lack of progesterone. My question is has anyone else been through this and how long did it last? I'm really struggling and having to take diazepam in...
Despite finishing chemo and radiotherapy over 2 years ago and taking medication for the menopausal symptoms, my mood swings and irrational behaviour just seemed to be getting worse. I am currently taking a 4 week break from tamoxifen to see if this helps...
Good morning everyone, I’ve recently been diagnosed with the above ductal invasive breast cancer. What a shock! I started chemotherapy on Wednesday and I’m struggling with that and the diagnosis. How can I get through this please? I feel so alone. I’m...
One thing I forgot to ask at a recent appointment is do the side effects go after the 5 years of taking the tablet. I had swollen feet and legs over the summer and was told to come off the tamoxifen while I was checked for blood clots. Luckily it wasn...
Hello. I had a consultation with an oncologist today and he took me through my Oncotype score which is 19 for the largest tumour (16mm). He said that they usually wouldn’t offer chemo as part of the treatment plan due to my lower score but that my case...
Currently undergoing chemo, used cold cap, but 3 mths later have lost hair. Have had most side effects, but only 2 more treatments to go. Have op and radio ahead. My question is: At what stage after radio will I start to regain my previous life?
