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I was diagnosed in May last year, have had four ops resulting in recent mastectomy, chemo and start radiotherapy end of June. I was wondering if I should be having a mamagram, I'm sure oncologist told me these would need to be yearly possibly whilst I...
Hi all I'm post op from lumpectomy and first draining lymph node removal,apparently its... er+ her2-ve...I don't completely understand this but I am at the moment waiting to see if has spread very anxious as I would think most are here on this site i...
i am currently into my 5 month of anastrozole and suffering with major hair thinning and brain fog. I have seen some people comment that by taking arimidex which is the non generic the side effects are more tolerable? Has anybody any information regarding...
Hello, This is my first post here. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2021 (first diagnosis was in August 2004 when I had a lumpectomy with four weeks of radiotherapy). This time sadly I lost my breast to a mastectomy but had a reconstruction...
.I've been on letrozole for 12 months and sometimes have brain fog. Just wondering if anyone else experiences this. I will be looking for something in a cupboard and cannot physically see it. Will sometimes eventually find it and it will be right...
I have just finished chemo and have a 4 week window that we were looking to go abroad for 11 days in, however, I am struggling to get insurance due to what I can only put down to being in the middle of treatment!? Has anyone had the same problem or...
Had my 2nd Herceptin injection today, alongside Cycle 5. Had 3 FEC, 2nd Docetaxal today. Really struggling with injections, hurt so much, made my cry. Has anyone opted for these to be done via IV instead please? As have almost a year's worth (16) to...
Hi everyone, I had a smx in October 20 but have been left with an uncomfortable ‘dog ear’ which my bra digs into all the time and my foob can’t sit straight as a result…I am due to discuss revision surgery in September but I am worried about a small bruise...
Hello guys i was diagnosed a week ago Invasive Ductal Carcinoma..i dont have medical history or family history of cancer..My IHC tests: ER+/PR+/HER-, does anyone have or had same as me...i just want some advice guys
Briefly. Stage 1 grade 2 diagnosis in Feb. 10mm size. Had a lumpectomy and SNLB (clear) and results said it was 15mm and 34 mm of pre cancerous cells. No clear margin in one area but Downgraded to stage 1 grade 1. 2nd lumpectomy 7 weeks ago. Better...
