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Hi I was diagnose in September and had a lumpectomy. My tumour was analysed and found to be oestrogen positive and HER2 negative. It was also grade 3. Following further tests(oncotype) it was decided I need chemo as well as radiotherapy. This will...
Ever since my cancer treatment my feet socks smell so bad, never like this before plus I seem to have an odour about my breat area is it cancer smell or something else?
I have had tests back stating above just waiting for CT to come back the surgeon told me I have a large mass , diagnosed stage 2 but may change depending on CT results, what does it mean ?
Hi all Ive just finished 18 weeks of Chemo and now moving onto Tamoxifen in 2 weeks time - I was just wondering is there a better time of day to take the tablets? I suffered quite a lot with sickness on chemo so wondered if before bed might be better...
Hi, I am a year and a half after surgery and have now developed lymphoedema in my right dominant hand and arm. I’m awaiting the delivery of some sleeves and gloves. Any advice on how to fit all the sld / exercises/ moisturising etc into a day so that...
I am currently waiting on my appointment at the clinic. I was seen two years ago for lumps ans breast pain. My implants (nhs fitted for asymmatry) were removed but capsules left behind as I couldnt lift my arm up. Lumps were said to be fat lumps and not...
I was called back after screening mammo, 9mm breast lump biopsied and confirmed it was cancer with no node involvement. But when transferred to local hospital and mdm recalled for ultrasound and biopsied lymph node. 2 lymph nodes were positive. So Wednesday...
Hi, following biopsies 4/10 I had WLE and SNB 24/10 - bifocal invasive tumours (20mm + 4mm) and 55mm DCIS removed. Lymphs clear but 3 sides of DCIS without clear margins. Yesterday (12/12) I had reexcision with lateral mammoplasty. Obviously no results...
Hi all I had a mastectomy 3 weeks this Friday went and seen my breathing nurse today everything looks good and happy with it.i had wide spread dcis today when talking to breast nurse she said they will look for invasive cancer as I had alot of dcis...
Hi everyone, I'm new to the group, thanks for accepting me. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2024, a week after my mum passed away suddenly. Its been a very difficult 6mths but I'm now post mastectomy. I was meant to be having chemo but when...
