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Hello to everyone.I was diagnosed 3 days ago with DCIS and lymph node involvement.I am waiting for scans before treatment plan.I wasnt aware of it at the time for for a week approx, i have had this irritating cough, just a few times a day.Wondered if...
Hi there, I’m Jana. got my diagnosis about a month ago. 3cm tumour estrogen positive. Initially, I was scheduled for a lumpectomy and radiotherapy. Although I’m fit and healthy, I’m 78 years ,so apparently, I can’t have chemotherapy nor can I have reconstruction...
Hi again. Almost a year on from discovering idc through mammogram. Er+. Had lumpectomy, radiotherapy and now been on anastrozole for @ 6 months now. Doing ok I guess, burning/pins and needles in fingers, trigger finger in one of my thumbs, joint aches...
Hello does anyone have any experiences good or bad they would be willing to share about Zometa as a treatment? I have been offered it to counteract Letrozole treatment but I can't decide what to do for the best.Thank you.
I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer - hormone fed. They cannot operate at the moment as my tumour is too close to my breast muscle and would mean damaging the use of my arm. today they have put me on Letrozole in the hope that my tumour...
Hi All, Just been diagnosed with Breast Cancer, 52 and about to go on the roller coaster nobody wants to queue for. Trying to stay positive and embrace the journey as opposed to following the path of denial and fear. I know it’s hard but trying my best...
Just a quick post for those starting this roll coaster of a journey. I was diagnosed over five years ago (at 50, first screening so caught quite early, in 2020) and I am leading a perfectly healthy and active life. Tamoxifen side effects lasted a couple...
I had surgery for breast cancer but also 6 lymph nodes removed. I had chemo and radio and finished radio 3 months ago but am still having herceptin. I have healed well from the surgery which I had in June but I’ve been trying to get back to ‘normal’ and...
Hello Just want to say thanks to all who post their experiences and tips for this journey we are on. I was diagnosed in November, had a lumpectomy in January and with cancer in a node and a High Prosigna score, will be having my first chemo on Monday...
Hello I’m new to this group. I have been diagnosed DCIS same breast second time after 15yrs my consultant said I must now have a mastectomy I’m in shock very anxious can’t stop crying and feel I’m in a black hole it’s all so fast I’m due to have my...
