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Hi I am beside myself with worry, having completed the EC part of ECT chemo I discovered a little nodule on the affected breast and a biopsy found it had cancer, the consultant said this is very uncommon and it shows the chemo has not killed it. I am...
Had lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy 6/8/25. Results last week margins clear nodes clear. I have Idc stage one Er+ PR + Her + grade 3 No chemo as I have chronic kidney disease. Seeing the oncologist next week. They have advised radiotherapy and Tamoxifen...
Hi, I had the great news after my surgery that I had a complete response to chemo! Surgery also showed from the 6 lymph nodes they took, one showed signs of scarring. I'm TNBC, at the time of diagnosis I had one prominent lymph node that was biopsied...
Hello Ladies My name is Lisa I'm from the north east (Stockton-on-Tees) Nice to meet you all. On Monday 28th April I found a lump on my breast near my nipple so I kept on putting it off with everything else going on in my household with my husband...
New here wife mother 40 year old breast cancer diagnosis and the total emotional rollercoaster any women can offer advice in the stage of total panic would be most appreciated x
I am due to start Chemotherapy on Monday 15th September. They took my bloods on Monday and told me they will only call me if there is an issue with them. I have read that there is normally an ecocardiogram check done too to check the heart, they didn...
Hi iv been on abemaciclib for 2 weeks having 2 weekly blood tests, I’m going away in may. Only had diahrea a few times but am noticing the diahrea comes more with eating sweet and fried foods, anyone else noticed this, I am looking forward to going on...
Hello I am 4 months post RT. Is it normal to have dimpling, swelling, tenderness and sensitivity along with warmth to the breast? Anything I wear leaves indentations to the breast. There is a constant ache in breast and shoulder. The nipple is being...
Hi everyone, whilst not ready for a reconstruction of my right boob. I am never the less looking for recommendations as to good consultants. I find it’s very random who you see, and I don’t actually know anyone who has had muscle/tissue from their back...
Due to start letrozole. I am worried about side effects, in particular hot flashes/brain fog. I am struggling a bit having come off HRT (ER breast cancer, age 55) in particular at night with hot flashes. I have a really intense job and a single parent...
