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I found a small lump in my breast a few weeks ago. Saw my GP and was referred on 2WW. At the breast clinic I had several mamograms, ultrasound and biopsies taken. I was told it looks like breast cancer and I will have confirmation on Wednsday. Does...
I have her2+ metastatic breast cancer again which has recurred for the fourth time in my right lung this time quite aggressively, is there anyone on the chemo Enhertu who are finding it as tough going as I am?
Hi - I’m new here. diagnosed with grade 3 invasive breast cancer a couple of months ago. Just had surgery to remove the tumour and biopsy some lymph nodes. I’m meeting my team tomorrow to discuss findings from the surgery and beginning chemo. I want...
Hi All, I finished chemotherapy after 6 cycles a year and a half ago - Docetaxel and Carboplatin alongside Phesgo and Zometa, the last two of which I am still receiving. Even though I finished over a year ago I am still having problems with my nails...
So l met my oncologist today. Signed my paperwork and was handed notes about the drugs I’ll be having. Phase 1 - 12 weeks phase 2 - 12 weeks surgery phase 3 - several months no date yet to start the treatment but l need another ultrasound on...
Was on anastrole for 5 yrs and had horrible side effects, had a mammogram in June and all clear, told I can stop anastrole and was delighted and felt much better in myself. No hot flushes insomnia and no nausea. 2 weeks later my consultant rang me and...
Hello, I’m new here. I’m 5 weeks post diep flap surgery for lobular BC with tumour sent for oncotype testing. I have a phone call appointment for results and wondering has anyone had oncotype results over the phone which resulted in chemo treatment? Trying...
Hi everybody, I'm starting treatment next week: (Atezolizumab & nab-paclitaxel.) for stage 4 breast cancer - triple negative. I'd really appreciate any advice about preparing for treatment, things to take with me, clothing to wear etc. or just general...
Hi all, I am 6 weeks post chemotherapy and 1 week post radiotherapy . I know the general consensus is wait 6 months before dying hair or having botox etc....but has anyone gone ahead sooner? I know its superficial but I want you start looking & feeling...
I had surgery (lumpectomy) in May and have now finished radiotherapy. I have had and am having an incredibly busy summer and so I am terrified to start taking anastrozole because of the seemingly debilitating side effects. Having had to stop my HRT I...
