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I've just got my first oncology appointment through (30th September) to discuss my radiotherapy treatment. By the time I go it will be 1 day short of 9 weeks since my lumpectomy and auxillary node clearance. Is this time frame about right? or does it...
Hi, I am new to the forum, as stayed off google and websites whilst I was going through the main part of diagnosis to stay calm. I am 37 and have high grade DCIS in the left breast - 88mm so I knew from the start it would be a mastectomy. My surgeon will...
Ok head is all over the place. Diagnosed with DCIS April 2026… everyone been fantastic as far as treatment within NHS. Had lumpectomy beginning June…. Went well unfortunately not clear margins…2 clear and 2 are too close however also 1 or 2 cells...
As a survivor of breast cancer 10 years ago I've found a lump and had it checked out today. When being examined the doctor found something on what I thought was the healthy unaffected breast. Unfortunately she found a lump which was so painful when she...
Hi I recently had a repeat mri on an invasive carcinoma breast stage 2. Shrinkage is only 5mm. Has anyone had better shrinkage on letrozole - over a year on it. I have been advised mastectomy due to breast size but struggling with this as a primary...
This afternoon I received a diagnosis of grade 3 invasive ductal carcinoma and high grade DCIS. Still waiting on HER2 results but PR 0 and ER 4. I'm waiting to hear on order of things, but know I will be doing several rounds of chemo and will have a mastectomy...
Hello I just joined the group. I’m wondering if anyone got breast cancer after having had breast implants, like me?
I have mastectomy, reconstruction DIEP surgery upcoming and looking to gain advice for products used ? What will aid recovery? Things you wish you knew prior to surgery. Thanks in advance.
Hi i am 44 i have recently had a mastectomy with reconstruction around 7 weeks ago. I am currently cancer free but have to go through 16 weeks of chemo starting next week and then radiotherapy. Does anyone have any advice on how to control anxiety about...
I finished chemo end of June last year and radiotherapy beginning of November last year for breast cancer. My eyebrows have grown back a bit but still only have a few eyelashes grown back. Is this normal? What can I do to encourage more regrowth?
