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Hi, has anyone had zoletronic acid infusions, would be glad of some information please as I have to give a decision as to whether I start it in next few weeks. think I may pass on it but would be grateful for any advice. take care X
I am age 45 and diagnosed with ILC, ER+, PR+, HER-. I recently had a mastectomy and following my pathology report my consultant has suggested a genomic test to see if chemotherapy will be beneficial to me. My consultant has suggested using the Prosigna...
Had a lumpectomy and removal of sentinel nodes 2 months ago.All went well and no cancer found in the sentinel nodes. Had a routine blood test in August and had to have a repeat test last week which shows my platelet count has continued to rise.At the...
Hi I had a lumpectomy March 23 and removal of 3 lymph nodes , my arm pit is still tender and my breast is sore at times . When I sleep on the effected side my breast is hard and shoulder hurts !! Anyone else have this? I did have chemo and radiotherapy...
Hi my diagnosis was Left breast 27mm upper outer quadrant grade III, invasive ductal carcinoma; ER positive, Her-2 positive, M5, U5, A1 I have already undergone chemo and recently had a lumpectomy and some lymph nodes removed. on my discharge paperwork...
Hi all, just got back from receiving my results that I have DCIS , only 5mm though. I’m 51 and quite fit and healthy, or so I thought . Got an appointment with consultant tomorrow to discuss surgery. Would really appreciate any thoughts or experiences...
Hey, new here. Not really sure what to say at this moment in time. I was diagnosed last week and I am very scared and worried. Has anyone else experienced/is experiencing this diagnosis? Abi xx
Just working through my Radiotherapy treatment. Slowly getting tired each day. Can I take any vitamins ? I was thinking can I take Vitamin D B12 and Iron , magnesium
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Hello to you all! I am 37 years old and was diagnosed with breast cancer, Triple positive in June this year. I had one session of chemotherapy and ended up in intensive care. Chemotherapy has now stopped. I am having surgery now next Thursday to remove...
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