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Hi, I just joined after receiving a diagnosis on Thursday which came as a shock and I am still processing. I got confirmation that I am BRCA2 positive in January 2025. I was 55 at the time, have adult kids and perimenopause, so I decided on preventative...
Hi everyone. I had my 5yr Mammogram scan yesterday, doing my usual worrying. You would think I would know the answer to my question, but I hate having them done as they stress me out. After she took the 1st image, she shook her head! Me, alarm bells...
Hello, I guess I’m writing here as I don’t really know where else I can talk to people who understand. My mum has just been diagnosed with Invasive Carcinoma (No Special Type) Grade 3, ER negative, PR negative, HER2 positive. She’s 53 and my best...
Finally cracked today. Been 9 days since biopsy on breast (irregular hypoechoic lesion) Waiting has led to catastrophising. Have tried being stoic for husband. His Mum has just had appointment to arrange treatment for her 3rd cancer in 5 years. Breast...
I am on ribociclib and need blood tests every two weeks for my liver and netrophil levels, as I can only use my left arm due to surgery and lymph node removal, the nurses are having problems taking blood, she said my veins are hardening as i had a pic...
Hi - any advice on what the best cream is to use after radiation treatment please ? X
Hi I am an 11 year survivor and am trying, at a dustabce, to support a colleague. She is currently on an 18 course chemo and is in A&E with poor kidney function. Her WBC is low and, tgey are proposing to put her onto IV fluids abd Antibiotics in a...
Hello my name is Louise and my mum recently was diagnosed with breast cancer and it's going through her bones bean a shock to us all and it's been hard and struggling she has people been in to see her but there is no cure for her as she has heart failure...
Hello, can someone please help. I had a biopsy on my left breast two weeks ago. one lump 15mm other smaller lump 5mm with a 7mm mass between them. Doctor said it is highly likely it is breast cancer. Breast team rang today and explained its been to...
I am having my surgery on Monday and have been told that half of my breast will be removed so due to large breasts i will be lop sided and it will be noticible, i cant have reconstruction until after my treatment however im the meantime does anyone know...
