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Hi everyone I've now started on Cancer treatment had 1 high dose of Radiotherapy arm very sore given Denosumab injection and now taking Anastrazole and Palbociclib tablets is anyone on these and any side affects have been on Anastrazole 2 weeks now...
Hi, I've been on here a while but not posted much and the LGBTQIA+ group seems quiet to ask this so hope it's ok posting the question here. I had my surgery yesterday for a double mastectomy and I noticed when I lean forwards a bit and press my arms...
Hello breast friends ^^ On Monday I was diagnosed with grade 2 lobular cancer in my left breast at 33. No known risk factors, no history of breast or ovarian cancer in the family so I wasn’t really monitoring for it. Had some strange symptoms 6 months...
Hello, I am new here. I was diagnosed with HER2 and oestrogen positive breast cancer, stage 2. I completed 6 cycles of chemotherapy (Docetaxel and Carboplatin) also with phesgo injections. I had MRI showing no cancer. I had surgery for node biopsy and...
Hi I was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2022! Been through the chemo , radio, surgery! Now my oncology is telling me that there were suspicious lung nodules on my last ct scan! Has anyone also experienced this? Just dnt know what to expect as...
Hi I’m newly diagnosed. Cancer found in breast and lymph node after a routine mammogram. I’m feeling very anxious. I’ve an appointment tomorrow . I’m trying to stop thinking the worst but it’s so hard. I can’t read the leaflets they gave me yet. I have...
Dear Cancer, I am writing this letter in the hope that by doing so, I can let you go and move forward with my life. It’s been nearly a year now since you shocked me with your introduction and changed me forever. All of a sudden, I was ripped from...
Hi Ive had a consultation as came across Daniel Fields products - but they are not affiliated with Paxman, and the nurse said that she wouldnt recommend. I read they work great but not sure if thats without Paxman machine Has anyone had any experience...
Hi I’m new here. I was successfully treated for breast cancer seven years ago. Apart from a few concerns 2/3 years ago which were checked and cleared I have been fortunate in not having any problems. However, in the last 13 months I have had five...
Been diagnosed for a 2nd time. First time, mastectomy and reconstruction. Not found in lymph nodes. Just tamoxifen for 5 years. No radio or chemo. This time (6 years later) lump found on same side. Surgery to remove but also found in lymph nodes. CT...
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