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In January 2022, I was diagnosed with breast cancer on my left side. I was fortunate that it was caught early, and I underwent a lumpectomy and five sessions of radiotherapy. It took a while, but I eventually returned to work and my normal life. ​Unfortunately...
Hello!! Started my chemo yesterday … can’t say I’m feeling great today!! Any tips for getting through the first week welcome , thank you
27 days ago, I had a biopsy for two large lumps in my left breast and one in my armpit. At that time, I was told it’s most likely cancer, but I had to wait for the results. Today, after 27 long and difficult days, I finally received the report: Stage...
Hi lovely people Looking for some advice i gave been on tamxofin since January had side effects but was coping OK then the chemist gave me a different brand now am having really bad leg cramps waking me up pain in low mood tingling in fingers and joint...
I lost my husband in December 2024 suddenly and unexpectedly after being together for 48 years, I am totally devastated. I am 69 years of age. I have just been diagnosed with a 4cm - 6cm Lobular Invasive Cancer. The cancer has not spread to the lymph...
Hi, I am due to start Letrizole after finishing my radio. I am very anxious about this as I have been unable to find any positive posts about this drug. any advise would be very much appreciated. thanks in advance
Hello everyone. I’m nearly 6 weeks out of chemotherapy and been taking letrozole for a few weeks now. I have an appointment on Monday for my first ovarian suppression injection. They have also said they will do a blood test and ECG. I have recently...
Hi all. I am recovering fron a lumpectomy and the removal of 2 lymph nodes (surgery last Friday 5th Sept) . I am feeling so anti social. Don't want to see or talk to anyone. I feel so tired . Just want to be in my own home tucked up in bed . Feel like...
Hi I was diagnosed with BC in 2021. I had a lumpectomy, chemo x 2 rounds, radiotherapy, bone infusions and I am taking tamoxifen. On the same breast I noticed a red, dry looking patch on my areola. I can t feel any lump but I m scared it is coming back...
Hi everyone, Got my Oncotype results today... Score of 27 , so I am scheduled now for 4 x cycles of TC chemotherapy. Incredibly anxious about this - for me it feels the worst part of any of the treatment... Looking to be as well informed as possible...
