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Hello everyone, I am new on here. I have been diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer and have just started weekly TCHP last week. I had Paclitaxyl, Carboplatin and also a Phesgo injection. I seem to be suffering a different side-effect daily but...
After a routine mammogram on May 20th, and follow up tests (ultrasound/biopsies) on June 5th, it was confirmed I had breast cancer in left breast. IDC grade 2, er+ pr+ her2- 3 separate cancers ranging from 20mm to 40mm. Single mastectomy, no reconstruction...
Hi could anyone tell me what support is available for teenagers dealing with a mum diagnosed with breast cancer? Thank you
Hi. I was diagnosed with a tumour via a routine mammogram 2.7mm HER 2 negative in the right I have neurofibromatosis type 1 which causes tumours to grow on nerves and I have them in my breasts. At the appointment to discuss the results the dr felt the...
I am new to the group so hi everyone . On Thursday I was diagnosed with breast cancer after having my biopsy results, my head is a mess and now I need to wait until tuesday for an mri scan to see if it is deeper into my breast than what could be seen...
So it is midnight give or take. I've had BC twice. Now I'm waiting for a referral appointment. My nipple has retracted and I can feel a lump the size of a conker over the scar from my first lot of treatment. My intelligent head says, you've aged 17...
Hi there. So I got the all clear this week following lumpectomy. I have to have radiotherapy still but consultant has told me he wants me to start anastrozole now. Im worried about the side affects, and this might seem silly, but it says that you will...
Hi I recently got the all clear from TNBC and now 7 weeks later they have found something on the liver & questioning the shoulder. Apparently it wasn’t clear on the PET scan so now waiting for MRI. has anyone had anything similiar? Worried sick and...
After radiotherapy, I got a radiation burn which eventually responded to treatment but left me with irritated patches on my breast which I treated conservatively with Dermol. Fast forward 6 months to January this year I started to break out in random...
Hello everyone, I've developed very severe itching/prickly attacks that last for hours after my second Pacli infusion. I'm doing all the things I've been told - Tens machine, CBD, creams and Pregablin I'm really looking to hear from others who have...
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