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Hi, I’ve not posted for a while. I wanted to ask how others have dealt with hormonal blocking treatments. I have completed chemo & radiotherapy. I started taking Anastrozole in May which I was told was the optimum drug to treat my type of breast cancer...
I know it's difficult living with someone after a cancer diagnosis, esp if they also have other health issues. My partner has been good on the practical side (e.g. taking me to appointments). However, I just don't feel that he 'gets' it at all. He can...
Hi I am having my first Zolatronic acid infusion today and terrified. Any advice please
can anyone give me any advice on questions etc to ask or what i should expect from my oncology appointment. Feeling a bit overwhelmed
Hello All, I was diagnosed with a small TNBC two weeks ago. This is my second time with TNBC. First time 13 years ago. Had surgery, chemo and radiotherapy then. New primary in the other breast. Anyone else on here in similar situation?
I was given a diagnosis of invasive ductal carcinoma grade 3 a few days ago. I have more biopsies on Fri on small calcifications near my arm pit. The original (and hopefully only...) tumour is under the nipple. Proposed surgery is either big lumpectomy...
Hi all , I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in july 22 and had a mastectomy and SNLB in Aug 22 followed by chemo, lymph nodes clearance finally radiotherapy which ended in August 23. I managed to get through it all pretty well with fatigue being...
Hello I have had quite bad breathlessness and generally felt unwell sufficient to see a GP who suspected a PE. Spoke to chemo unit who felt the same and advised A&E. Tests for PE and Neutropenic sepsis thankfully all negative. A&E Dr thought it a side...
Hello I am newly diagnosed with breast cancer I am 30 years old and had always been told I was to young for bteast cancer. Had been to the doctors many times about breast pain and it feeling different. Had a mammogram and they found abnormalities...
Hi all, I’m having a double mastectomy in January. Currently having chemotherapy, nearly finished with 2 left to go (if I manage to). I saw the surgeon today and discussed options . I know ultimately it’s my decision,but it would be really helpful to...
