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Hi everyone really new to this so don’t know what I’m doing I have breast cancer too it’s spread to my lungs and also have a fungating tumour which really isn’t nice I can tell you. I’m having my 2nd round of chemo taxol for short think I’m having it...
Hi All, I have been told I have Stage 1 Grade 3 invasive ductal breast cancer but haven’t had my MRI yet. I have been experiencing a burning sensation and pain in my upper stomach below my ribs could this mean it has spread? I’m so confused with staging...
Hi, I had DCIS with 3 surgery’s that were unsuccessful in clearing margins. I am now due to have a single mastectomy and am looking to do this with a tissue reconstruction. I am waiting on a consultation to see what my options are. If anyone has had this...
So. I asked my husband when he went to sainsbury to get me some Tenna Lady pants for our long dog walk, as I didn’t quite trust my bowels! I’m size 10/12. He brought back XXL! We’ve been together 40+ plus years! He hasn’t a clue! It was like walking with...
During my chemo today, a lovely lady had her last treatment (no. 6) and rang the bell! I don’t know why but I cried and so did the other 3 people with me!! It felt wonderful to be happy for someone we barely knew and gave us all hope of finishing our...
Hi does anyone know if you should stop using the myrena coil if you have breast cancer?
Hi All, My wife had her first annual check-up/scans since being diagnosed with TNBC last year. All was clear etc which is great news. When she had her surgery last November, the marker click was lost during surgery. The surgery was successful with...
Had breast cancer and mastectomy six months ago. Post menopausal and really ,really struggling with anxiety. Im now off work because of it Is Hrt a definite no no ?
Hi. Just wondering how everyone else is finding it with ongoing treatment and partners. My partner has been very supportive as I've been going through diagnosis mastectomy and treatment for over 6 month's now. Thankfully there is light at the end...
Started antibiotics Tuesday for possible chest infection/cough. Got 7 days worth. Feel like getting worse, really chesty, coughing all sorts up. No temperature. How long do I leave it, had 4th chemo cycle Wednesday plus Herceptin injection. Started...
