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I was treated for early stage breast cancer a year ago ..mastectomy, lymph node clearance and now on anastrozole for 7 years. I only had one infusion of zoledronic acid as I had a very bad arthritic flare up and was in tremendous pain for over a week...
Hi Everyone!! Quick background. I had a lump removed from my breast in April as there had been changes. When the lump was tested both myself and the consultant got a huge surprise that the lump was cancerous. There is a 0.002% chance of this type of...
I have been called for my one year checkup . One whole year after my cancer diagnosis. What happens at the checkup? Is it just a mammogram? Can anyone tell me please?
Hi everyone, I could use some advice. I was offered the option of doing 6 cycles of TC chemo instead of 4. This was suggested because I had a local recurrence after my first diagnosis in March 2023 (lumpectomy, 4 cycles of EC chemo, and radiotherapy)...
In 2019 I was diagnosed with IDC TNBC plus extensive DCIS in left breast. I had chemotherapy before surgery (lumpectomy and 2 shaves to get margins). Then had radiotherapy. All good. 2024, went for 5 year sign off appointment. Had had a cyst in my right...
Hello everyone, I’m looking for some advice. I had a mastectomy and lymph node removal a week ago. I still have the dressing on, and I was told not to touch it until my two-week follow-up appointment. I’m also unable to shower, as I can’t get the area...
Hi everyone. Recently diagnosed with Grade 2 bc after a biopsy. Went into total shock and felt like my life would be over! They reassured me it is treatable and I won’t lose my breast. I’m on Letrozole until my next appt 1st September to hopefully shrink...
Morning! I have a consultation later in the week to discuss surgery options. My cancer is only 25mm, but as I'm very flat chested you can easily see the lump. I'm 53 and lifelong yo-yo dieter, probably at my lowest weight ever for obvious reasons...
Hi all I finished chemo two weeks ago and will start Radiotherapy and Tamoxifen on Thursday. After Radiotherapy is finished I’m due to see the Oncologist and all being well I’ll be discharged. But I’m scared! As much as I want to get back to normal...
Hi, I can’t sleep!! my 2 year anniversary for 1st chemo is on 14th. had my yearly mammogram last july, just been for this years one in Tuesday. Came home yesterday to a letter for more investigation this Tuesday. I had a chemo j a couple of months ago...
