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I have so many questions I feel sorry in advance.... I was diagnosed with breast cancer on 11th Dec, I had 2 tumours one hormone and the other due to HER2 I'm guessing. I am fortunate that the lymph node removal was negative and I had a full right side...
Hi all, I tried scrolling through the posts because I‘m sure this was already discussed but didn’t find it. I was diagnosed with DCIS. The area to remove is pretty large and i‘m an E bra cup. So the difference in breast sizes will be large if I go for...
I have been taking letrazole for nearly 11 months now, and apart from the aching joints, dry mouth and eyes, I’m tolerating it. I’m not sure if it’s connected but since finishing 14 rounds of kadcyla infusions 8 weeks ago my skin has been a disaster....
I was diagnosed with breast cancer 3 years ago and at the time had a lumpectomy, lymph nodes removed from my armpit, radiotherapy and am taking Letrozole for 5 years. At the time I was told that the removal of my tumour had clear margins and there was...
When is it safe to use hair colouring and have shellac nail treatment after chemo has finished Thanks
Hi my name is Alan.Iam a 70 year old male who has had breast cancer surgery last April . And I have had radiotherapy eight weeks after the surgery .now lam at the stage of taking two types of tablets.for my cancer. One is a hormone tablet that I have...
Hi I was diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer just before Christmas. I have had a lumpectomy and senital lymph node biopsy. I require second surgery on Thursday due to close margins. I will then need chemotherapy with trastuzumab and radiotherapy...
Hi. I have had a lumpectomy last year on my left breast which left it significantly smaller than the right one. I have been to see my surgeon today to discuss reducing the left one in order for them to match. She advised me that they will not be a...
My daughter has just finished her chemo and radiation and is on tamoxifen now but gets very achy joint pain she has asked me to ask you all if you have any tips to help relieve this pain thanks.
Hi all, ive not been saying much in fear of becoming a constant moaner. Unfortunately ive had an awful time with side afftects from paclitaxal and phesgo. They started after a few days and ended by me ending up spending hospital for 12 days, very ill...
