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Hi everyone I have recently had a two week urgent screening for breast cancer. I was informed that it's a mass hormone cells. Yet on researching, hormone masses are usually oval or round. My lump/ lumps is irregular, almost like a long sweet potato...
Hi I had a lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy August 2023. I’ve been waiting patiently for my blue dye to disappear . Whilst it has faded a lot it is still clearly visible .i know it seems minor but it annoys me as its the first thing I see when...
Hello - new to this! I have had a breast cancer diagnosis - and my Doctor at the Breast Clinic has indicated that it is likely to be chemo first to shrink - then surgery, though not confirmed. Have been having additional tests / scans etc - when she has...
I have now finished radiotherapy and chemo and happy to say that my hair has started to grow back. I feel ok wearing it as it is around the house but not confident enough to go out the house with it as it is (used to have waist length hair so this has...
Hi everyone. my girlfriend recently had a blood test and got referred for a breast scan and she found a lump. They’ve not referred her for a biopsy which is happening in the coming days. She’s only 24 The reason for the blood test was because of rapid...
Hi, Îve just belatedly started taking anastrozole, after completing a years worth of post op kadcyla. I should have started it a few months ago but as I had a few issues my consultant said it was ok to leave it until now. The problem is that I am scared...
Hi ladies I’m feeling pretty broken today and just wondered if anyone has been in the same boat. Having got through EC, Docetaxel, Phesgo and surgery I was hoping my new regime of Kaycyla would be a walk in the park in comparison. I had the dose...
Im struggling with decision making, flat or reconstruct at time of mastectomy! Can anyone discuss with me please?
Today was to be my results day but instead the hospital phoned to say I need another MRI . They need to check the clip they inserted last week is in the correct position before surgery is in position before surgery. So looks like I have Cancer in both...
Hi, I had single mastectomy without reconstruction 4 weeks ago tomorrow and thinking about the future and going back to work. Due to various setbacks I've been off work since January. Due to autism/delayed processing it's all just getting real (its...
