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Hello There, I’m new here so want to say hello and give you a quick idea of the journey I’m on. Found a lump in August 2022, which turned out to be 2 lumps: stage 2, triple positive cancer, HER 2 positive, which had reached into my lymph nodes. Three...
I just wanted to say hi as I'm new to all this. I wonder if anyone who's had the diep flap reconstruction experienced what it was like to cough a great deal straight after the operation? I had my surgery on Wednesday last week 11th and now have COVID...
Hi. I've just been diagnosed with DCIS and am having a single mastectomy on 31st December. It was a complete shock and was found at my routine 3 yearly mammogram. A roller coaster of emotions and a decision to make as to whether I should have reconstruction...
Hi everyone had my lumpetomy on the 10th of October now waiting to hear whether I need chemo or radiotherapy as my samples were sent to America (that was confusing)hoping for just radiotherapy, I still can't look at my scar as my nipple was removed I...
Hello there. Has anyone had to make the hard decision to abandon their chemotherapy due to too many serious complications ?. I’m feeling so anxious now as I am at risk of relapse due to lymph node involvement which is why I was recommended chemotherapy...
I had my first EC chemo on Thursday and opted to try the cold cap. I felt a fear of it had been drummed into me a bit with regard being able to tolerate it but I was honestly fine. I know we are all different but I’m glad I tried it. It goes cold almost...
I started my chemo journey yesterday and was able to try the cold cap and was able to tolerate it at this stage. if you have used this, I know it is actually on 50/50 it will work and you can still lose masses of hair. I’m imagining that I will be sleeping...
I'm so nervous about starting hormone treatment... Such as the side affects... Any advice or experience on this type of treatment for oestrogen receptive breast cancer x
When 1st diagnosed from screening mammo to say small lump 9mm transfered to local hospital then diagnosed with lymph nodes involvement 2 at moment. A week yesterday had lumpectomy and lymph node clearance. Between diagnose and operation all ok continued...
Hi all, not sure if many people post treatment are on here but thought I'd write anyway. I finished treatment for TNBC back in February 2023 and am currently waiting for a date for my second fat transfer. Not anxious about that as the last one was ok...
