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Hello there, I have recently had a lumpectomy for high grade DCIS (left side). The histology showed 10mm with clear margins. I am moving forward to radiotherapy now. They say whole breast radiotherapy (40 GRAY)) for five days using breath holding technique...
I am 65 and I had a biopsy 5 days ago after finding a lump in the L breast. I have an appt in 6 days time to discuss the result after the multi disciplinary team have met. Everyone tells you to try not to think about it but that's not easy is it? Plus...
I got my biopsy results yesterday and it's IDC I'm still waiting for results of ER/PR and HER2 to confirm my treatment plan which should be done over the next week. Feeling pretty detached from it all like it's happening to someone else don't think...
I was out running last week and fell and fractured my wrist. Currently in a cast. I am due to start 20 daily radiotherapy sessions (post-lumpectomy) on 13 May and am trying to find out whether i will be able to hold the radiotherapy handles. I am waiting...
Hi all, I'm 45, Irish but living in London. I was diagnosed with stage 1, IDC ER+ in February 2025. Three weeks ago (mid April), I had a lumpectomy (1.6cm tumor with additional 1cm margin removed), and SLNB. I had the follow up meeting with the surgeon...
Just needed to off load a bit. I've been coping quite well with my mum's diagnosis, she's had 4 weeks of chemo so far. Tomorrow I'm taking her to have her head shaved and her wig fitted. This part, neither of us are ready for. It's now getting more...
Hi. Just wondered what happens after you have completed chemo. Do you have any scans or anything. I feel like I am just drip fed info at the moment and suddenly panicked before about what happens after chemo. I will be needing radiotherapy so presume...
Hi there, I've been taking Letrozole since January 25th and have had the odd pain in my joints, then one week after finishing my radiotherapy in early March I got the most unbelievable and unexpected pain in my right thigh/hip area, I would have willing...
Hi, following surgery for the removal of 4/5 tumours to the top right quadrant of my breast you can sometimes see a dent when wearing a tshirt. I do wear a T-shirt bra but other than putting a folded tissue or cotton balls in my bra, is there something...
Been on it for two weeks. Slightly tetchy (like menopausal crossness!) but wondering how long before other side effects kick in if they are going to?!
