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I have had all 6 of my zoledronic acid infusions. When I agreed to this treatment I was told that it could be for 3 to 5 years. The 6 infusions take me to 3 years. I asked my breast surgeon yesterday and he said that they only give the infusions for...
Hi all :) Just looking for other people's thoughts and advice. I had mastectomy, with reconstruction and implant September last year. Then had lymph nodes removed. 2 out of 9 had cancer. CT scan showed not spread. Joined optima study which then recommended...
Hi, I’m Sharon 55 years young, I was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer in November I had my tumour and 3 nodes removed on the 10th December all went well started to recover and wait for my radiotherapy appointment etc for January some time ( I now...
Hi I was diagnosed with Lobular Cancer in March 2024. I finished my treatment in mid December and have an appointment in 2 days time with the oncologist. I know there must be loads of questions that I should be asking about going forwards, but I'm so...
Have appointment Monday to confirm what I already know. Was first diagnosed 2020. Think it has spread as my hip as itis aching as well as other symptoms. Pretty sure I'm going to refuse treatment but not sure. I am frustrated but feel it is a gift, although...
I was diagnosed 3rd Jan with a stage 3 30mm x 15mm ductal tumour showing a lot of cell activity. There is no evidence of lymph node involvement. My assumption was I would have surgery to remove the cancer then have whatever they felt was needed but it...
Hi I had my first EC chemo on Tuesday and am struggling today. My husband isn't coping and is getting angry with the kids. I know he has a lot to do. I feel awful, didn't expect this first cycle. I tried to work but nausea, tiredness ,brain fog made it...
Hi I’m a newbie and wanted to introduce myself. My options are Chemo which I had my 1st session of today plus immunotherapy. I shall be 18 weeks once a week in the chair til I get a break. ‍ Daunting and trying to stay in control where I can....
I’m 55 years of age found a breast lump last year. Had all the tests biopsy etc was given the all clear. Now a year later I have breast cancer which has spread to my spine and lungs. Having a mastectomy a week today, then hormone treatment plus Ribociclib...
Hi All im new here - first post so be gentle! I was diagnosed with triple positive BC in June - I’ve had my surgery and they got it all with no spread to lymph nodes . I’ve had my chemo and about to start radiotherapy and am on herceptin, zolodex...
