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Hello there I have a breast lump which measures 25mm x 15mm and have had 4 biopsies taken after physical examination, mammogram and ultrasound at hospital. The letter from the hospital states ‘P5 - M5 - U5’. I realise it ain’t looking good… After...
Hi not really sure right now just got my diagnosis yesterday following my results I have confirmed breast cancer luckily they said they caught it really early but I think when the consultant spoke i just went into adrenaline mode, no crying no nothin...
Hi all Hope everyone is doing the best they can Had my first TC chemo yesterday Didn't go too bad felt ok for.most part and the team were so lovely. Had a bit a of whirring in my head so didn't sleep very well and had a bit of a headache this...
Hi there, I've just received my diagnosis a week ago. It's been such a long long week. I'm 44 with two boys, 7 and 4. I've had fibroadenomas and generally dense lumpy boobs all my adult life, which made checking them tricky but also meant I regularly...
Hello all I had my results appointment yesterday with my surgeon and bcn. Was told I need chemotherapy before radiotherapy and bisphosphonates and CDK46 (am already on anastrazole and have been since diagnosis) What has worried me is that they said...
Hi, I have DCIS . After 3 lumpectomies I still haven’t got clear margins. I’m trying to decide whether to give it another go and have a fourth lumpectomy or put an end and have a mastectomy with reconstruction all in one go. As I read about possible complications...
Hi i have just completed cycle 15 of Phesgo. I’m due to have three more. However I’m not sure I can cope emotionally or physically with anymore. It’s been a rough ride. I have peripheral neuropathy, permanent itching, insomnia and breathlessness, nausea...
Hi everyone Not been on here much Lately. Had a left side mastectomy last September left breast, inner quadrant multi focal tumours, no node involvement and grade 2 tumour. Put on Letrozole. Fast forward, have had an aching tummy with pain under the...
Hi, I ve completed my radiotherapy and am on Tamoxifen for 5 years, side effects are beginning to settle down on and off so now looking at keeping myself active to help manage joint pain, tiredness. Someone mentioned or I may have imagined it but do Macmillan...
Hi is any one on Phesgo and what side affects do you get . x
