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Hello I am new here, I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in December, we have BRCA2 in the family, I had lumpectomy and lymph node biopsy just before Christmas, which came back with high Ki-67, so just started Chemo, and I feel a bit worse for...
hi, anyone tried regional chemo treatment? i was told such treatment is less invasive and less side effects. I'm looking having it done in Germany. any of you have done that?
Been on Anastrazole for 3 years now. Really noticing my hair is thinning.. never had thick hair, but was so thrilled when it came back after Chemotherapy. The idea of losing it again is really bothering me
I’ve been diagnosed with a hormone positive invasive lobular cancer and was told to stop HRT, which I did. However I now feel absolutely awful with menopause symptoms (the reason I started HRT in the first place). I came across an interview with Kirsty...
Hello All, Hugs to everyone I am 2 weeks post surgery for lumpectomy and SLNB. I have been managing fine, doing exercises and following instructions. However the last couple of days I have had rib pain, breast pain and nipple pain. The pain feels...
Hi, I’m recently diagnosed (2 weeks) and awaiting test results and next appointment with the team (another 9 days) My anxiety is through the roof and I’m finding it so hard to switch off from this and sleep. I have been prescribed diazepam, but I try...
Diagnosed with hormone receptive cancer right breast in October - had lumpectomy and 2 shaves in separate ops, DCIS found 6cm on latest shave - therefore mastectomy . Also suggestion of chemo now. No lymph involvement, oncotype test didn’t suggest chemo...
Hello, I have had pain in my boob for 5-6 weeks, went to the Dr who can feel a lump so sent a referral. My appointment is tomorrow. I have had some cysts removed by needle in the past and ducts removed (non cancerous) due to blood staining, I havent had...
Hi all, Has anyone experienced the above whilst on Letrozole and if so how/did it resolve? I've only been in Letrozole for about 6 weeks and this is the most debilitating side effect thusfar. It's only the right thumb being affected and has gradually...
Hi guys I'm 5 weeks post lumpectomy and lymph node clearance 2 nodes out of 13 positive of spread. Oncologist has recommended oncotype to see if chemo would be beneficial (he thinks 1 in 5 chance of needing it). But chemo dept has given me an appointment...
