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Hello, I have my results appointment tomorrow. Waiting has been hard but I will be glad to understand the Tumor better. I have hormone positive IDC 2cm Grade 2. I am post menopause and am expecting positive results/good news. No pressure on the surgeon...
Hello, I'm glad I found this group. I was diagnosed with breast cancer back in August 2024, after going through a mammogram, radioactive seeding and biopsy I was scheduled for surgery in October, and it was cancelled at the absolute last minute - literally...
Hi all. Im looking for some feedback and hope. Just been back for the results of my re excision of margin and full aux node clearance. I have dcis which is multifocal. He said it’s in the milk duct. This 2nd op showed the margin was only 0.52 mm clear...
I’m 3 weeks post single mastectomy, I was due to get my results today, the hospital rang me yesterday and said the red have been delayed a week. people saying no news is good news, looking at cancer research sites etc all say normal time frame 1-2 weeks...
Hello I have just been diagnosed and am due to have a lumpectomy followed by radiotherapy and then a hormone blocker. Hopefully it hasn't spread to lymph nodes bit time will tell. Waiting game again. Just wondering if you can drive yourself to radiotherapy...
My PICO dressing is constantly buzzing!!! Every few seconds! It’s getting very annoying and I’ve had to turn it off a couple of times. Only the green light is flashing, no orange lights, the dressings itself feels tight and hard so I know it’s vacuumed...
Hi. Visited breast clinic Monday, had 2 mamograms, US and biopsy. Told i probably had Fibroadenoma but did biopsy because of age. After reserch I am now worried. Anyone else had this
Hi , I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer it’s about 15mm, I also have swollen lymph nodes does this mean the cancer has spread, every little twinge I feel I think the cancer has spread
Hi i was suppose to have my third cycle of EC chemo today, however after scan showed that I have picc line associated blood clot and chest infection, it is postponed by a week. I was as well dehydrated. Spending today on a drip and came home with medications...
Hi all, due to start EC treatment on Thursday. I know everyone’s experiences are different but could you tell me how long you were poorly/ had side effects for after? Just trying to figure out what may be to come. Thanks
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