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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...
Hi! You know how first recall appt for scans etc usually allow up to 4 hrs, how long do you think allow for being at the hospital for results appt about said scans and biopsies? Thanks
Hi all Attended recall appointment today and had mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy on left breast where consultant could see a 10mm lump. Had BC in 2019 in right breast so understand the process but still terrified. Have convinced myself it’s not benign...
Hello i I had my first chemo session today ( HER2+, ER+, stage 1 grade 2 using Paclitaxel ) and used scalp cooling - when should u wash my hair and should this be with cold water. I’ve bought MooGoo sensitive scalp shampoo and conditioner. Having...
Good evening, I had a Becker tissue expander implant 10 years ago, after finding a lump a few months ago, my consultant said that it has leaked and will need to be replaced. He has given me no indication of time, but I said my case will go to the MDT...
Hi From my first mammogram in January I had a recall which quickly progressed to surgery 24 Feb to remove grade 1, 10mm lump (22mm clearing) with no lymph node involvement. I am 15 days into tamoxifen and am back to feeling like hell! Really hoping...
Hi, on Friday, I just received my biopsy results and was told I have Stage 1, Grade 3, Ductual Hormone Positive Her2 Negative BC. I am 37 years of age. I am awaiting a call from my oncology team to discuss treatment plans. I have cut out all sugar and...
Hi everyone, I have just cancelled a longed for appointment to have my hair dyed . I had a patch test for L’Oréal ammonia free dye but over the weekend I experienced quite a lot of shedding and my hair feels much less full today . Pretty much all over...
Hi I have only used this forum once and that was years ago so a bit unsure whether this is the right place to ask for advice. background right mastectomy in 2021. I was told I couldn’t have a reconstruction because I was a diabetic and I smoked. ...
Hi all So I had breast cancer three years ago, two operations, chemo and then radiotherapy. I've been having annual check ups since then, at my check up a week last Tuesday I happened to mention that I'd been to the doctor's with pains in my side so...
