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Hi all, I recently posted about my struggles in getting Accird brand. The supply problem continues. My question is for those who are prescribed Femara brand. Please can you let me know if it causes joint stiffness or not. In desperation Im about to...
Hi, first time posting. Sorry about the length of this post but I need to get it out. I’m trying not to voice my fears to my husband and kids as I don’t want to stress them out anymore than they already are. 2 weeks ago I got the results of my biopsy...
Hi I was told I have breast cancer 7th July now have appointment on Tuesday I’m wondering what questions I should ask as wasn’t expecting to be told at last appointment that I had cancer so thought writing down questions might be helpful but not sure...
Hello everyone, My name is Nafiseh. I am 41 years old and a mother of three autistic children. My breast cancer journey started when my GP urgently referred me to the breast clinic after finding three suspicious lumps – two in my left breast and...
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with breast cancer a month ago. Later I was asked to have MRI to see what kind of treatment plan I need. My MRI report says that I have 3 prominent lymph nodes and one 34mm lesion. The oncologist says my axilla is negative...
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with breast cancer on 17 June. My biopsy showed a 19mm, Grade 2, ER+/PR+, HER2-negative breast cancer. I had my MRI on 29 June, and I have a second biopsy scheduled for Monday before my treatment plan is decided. ...
Hello everyone, I’m new and I’m really upset, confused and very scared. In the last 8 years or so, the nipple on my right breast went inverted. I left it a while, then saw my GP. He examined me and said that it was “Coopers Ligaments” that is common with...
Morning all. I am heading in for day 5 of 15 radiotherapy sessions today. I had a mastectomy in Dec followed by chemo and now on the radio. By the evening I am getting really intense pain in my shoulder and this is affecting sleep and even sitting on...
Hey, had my first Ec last weds, nothing prepared me for the sickness and fatigue that I endured for 3 days. Not sure if I went into this thinking I was going to be fine and no side effects. I think with all the appointments and scans it was alot to process...
Hi I have been diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time. As I had 2 lumpectomies and radiotherapy last time this time has to be a mastectomy. I’d welcome any thoughts on Diep reconstruction please
