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Hi I finished chemo for triple negative breast cancer just a few weeks ago on 5th May, I started radiotherapy last week for 10 sessions so I’m finishing that next week. I used the cop cap which thankfully saved most of my hair albeit I know it’s thinner...
Hello everyone, I had my surgery on the 5th on May - lumpectomy with node removal - 2 taken. I have my follow up meeting on the 8th June, what happens in the meeting should I ask any questions etc? Thank you in advance.
Morning all, awake since 4.30 and up at 5am, anyone else having trouble staying asleep? Just had cycle 2 of dose dense chemo (4xEC then 4 x paclotaxil) waiting for my hair to drop out (I've already shaved it 3 weeks ago) I'm finding these early mornings...
Hi I received pathology report slight changes to what I was initially told. Even the consultant didn’t mention this at meeting. two seperate cancers one 5mm grade 1 Tubular cancer which was the first I’d heard of this. It was in 5mm of dcis so overall...
Hi, I'm totally stressed out. I had a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy 4 and half weeks ago and I'm still waiting for results. I've had 2 appointments at hospital since this only to be told I'm sorry we've no histology back. I'm a very positive person...
Quick back story, Was diagnosed in sept 21 (after being misdiagnosed since April 21) mastectomy and SNB (1/3 positive) Nov 21 26mm invasive with a total of 92mm (non ivasive and invasive) was due to start chemo in the Jan 22 but my youngest DD got covid...
Hello, I'm thing of having some beauty treatment, but unsure if it is OK to have either Botox or Profhilo whilst taking Anastrazole.
Hi. I finished all my treatment in December 2021, had chemo & RT, have had the all clear but the muscle & bone pain is hard, the other thing I can’t fix & is worrying me is I have a metallic taste on my bottom lip & some little bumps, has anyone else...
Hi all So, I was diagnosed with breast Cancer for the second time. This time it's in both breasts. I've just had an operation to remove the lumps and some lymph nodes and while still in theatre it was discovered that there were cancerous cells in 1...
Anyone out there experiencing breast cancer twice in 10 years and doubting the treatment offered??
