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I have stage 3 breast cancer her 2 positive with 7 lymph nodes out of 14 which were cancerous. I have had a mastectomy full node clearance radiotherapy and now I am having 14 rounds of her 2. I have missed 2 rounds of this treatment now due to my heart...
So I'm confused, I spoke to my doctor today as I've been put into a early menapause due to being 36 breast cancer, I'm wanted advice of what to do about perimenapuse. she Said with all my treatment they want my cancer gone. I'm early menapause it's not...
Hi there I was wondering if anyone could help I have had 6 weeks of radiotherapy on my head finished 3 weeks ago but my hair all over not just on treatment site Is still coming coming with now a bald patch on the opposite side to where my treatment was...
I am new here. Went into this journey so up on high . With yea I got cancer , a quick op and it will be fine, Did not even bother me when I had to have 4 biopsies. was told I had been caught early. so thought yep great 2 months back to normal. I am...
Hi all, first forgive me if this is all over the place……. I was diagnosed with DCIS in October last year, had removal and a week of radiotherapy. Lymph nodes were clear and was given the all clear. In march I got covid, and was suffering chest pains 4...
Hi, Popping in to meet you. I was diagnosed with dcis last week. They're just analysing 2nd biopsy to make sure all within duct. Initially i was strong and positive but this week i've slumped. Not sure whether due to the enormity of it or stopping...
Hi, I had a bilateral mastectomy and lymph nodes clearance 3months ago, I also have Multiple Sclerosis so recovery has been a bit challenging. I work as a mental health support worker (I absolutely love my job I hasten to add) however I'm still feeling...
Hi I saw the oncologist last week and he wants me to have chemo as adjuvant treatment for my TNBC. I asked him whether I should have the 4th Covid jab before I start chemo as I know it will lower my immune system. I was surprised that he didn't know...
Hi all. New to this site. I have had 3 lumps removed so far (grade 2 and 3). Waiting on results from 3rd surgery to see if margins are now clear or if a mastectomy is needed. 2 out of 7 lymph nodes positive. Am I the only one or are any of you getting...
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed on Tuesday. Stage 1 or 2, grade 3. I was high risk due to family history. I have gone from “it’s cancer” to “I have cancer” which knocked me for six yesterday. Nurses have said that I can choose from lumpectomy, single mastectomy...
