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I had a mastectomy two years ago, lobular cancer. Had 6 months of chemo followed by radiotherapy and now on Anastrazole and Abemaciclib. Have recently notic d a swelling on my chest the same side as breast cancer. I am terrified it has spread to my chest...
Hi I'm Sarah just 40. Been to this site plenty of times now grate for support Just had lumpectomy. Partial reconstruction an sentinel node removed 2 weeks go all OK ish minus pain in right shoulder blade an slight under arm. Cold infection / cough...
Hi I'm Ellen, I'm 64 years old and I received a breast cancer diagnosis a few days ago. I had been trying to get the GP to refer me to the breast clinic for 2 months and initially was fobbed off with anti biotics (3 courses in total) - I almost gave...
Hi I’m new to the gang was just reaching out to see if anyone has a similar diagnosis to me as I’m currently waiting for my treatment plan and my mind is going crazy. Grade 2 ductal carisoma (I think it’s spelt) 62mm Er8 Pr7 her2 negative. ...
Hello all, I was told, following breast surgery and radiotherapy, that I should have any vaccinations or blood tests or even blood pressure checks on my right arm ( treatment was to left side boob). I am wondering how long I need to follow this advice...
Hi all, I was diagnosed with breast cancer last April. As there was lymph node involvement from the outset I started with chemo which saw a reduction by 30% in the tumors (all 3). I had surgery 3 weeks ago - DIEP flap reconstruction, and axillary clearance...
hi there small tumour caught with a mammogram, triple positive and healing from second op to get clear margins but have noticed under the healing scar a perfectly round small open wound about the size of my small fingernail going for a check at hosp app...
Hello, I’m 47 and having a mastectomy due to several areas of invasive ductal cancer in just over a week. Currently lymph nodes are thought to be clear and if that remains the case, next step would be at least 5 years of tamoxifen. I started couch to...
Well, after a rollercoaster 6 weeks, I'm having a lumpectomy and SN biopsy tomorrow for a grade 1 invasive er/pr + her2- tubular 6mm tumour. The screening programme did its job and picked it up - I had no clue. It's tiny in the scheme of things, so I...
Hi everyone I have been on here since my diagnosis and have to say its been really helpful reading about everybody's experiences and sharing your journeys. I was diagnosed with intermediate DCIS on 22nd October after a routine mammogram. I had a...
