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Hi All So had my appointment with the surgeon on Monday to discuss the options. I've had 5 rounds of 6 (Last chemo due 7th June) and surgery planned for 6th July. Anyway, as I have to have radiotherapy after surgery I'm going for the skin saving mastectomy...
Hello everyone, Just thought I would let you know that I have finished my chemo. I supposed to have four sessions but the chemo made me so ill I decided against the last session. I am normally a very strong person but enough is enough I just couldn...
I too am waiting and it's scary found big lump in left breast end of march .biopsy mamogram April 12th aggressive cancer lump had grown. Referral to Marsden second opinion as could be sarcoma .MRI bone scan and cat scan completed. Waiting to see consultant...
Just found out today I don’t need chemo just radiation I m so delighted just wanted to share with you all and wish you all the best of luck x i know I still have a way to go but I am so pleased xx
Sorry to bother you all with somthing so trivial . Last year - 3 yrs after breast cancer treatment , I had 2 heart attacks - my hearts in good condition with no damage done as was caused by sepsis round my gallbladder . 8 weeks ago I developed Lymphodema...
I everyone. I need some support. I'm so scared. I was diagnosed with hert2 positive inflammatory breast cancer in March. Its in my breast and some lymphs. I have had two cycles of chemo - felt so tired after chemo for at least four days. Saw consultant...
Morning all. I am new to the group and was just wondering if there is anyone that has had a 2nd op as the margin isn't clear enough. I am due the op tomorrow and then hopefully a week of radiotherapy once I have healed. Any advice would be much appreciated...
I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year i had a double lumpectomy, intense radiotherapy and currently taking letrozole a few weeks ago I found a lump on the same breast I got in touch with the clinic after ultrasound and a biopsy it turns out I...
Hi I have posted previously, this is an update on my situation. I had the results of my PET scan yesterday and my liver is clear. But there is something on my spine, in particular T12, which they want to check out before treatment so I have to go...
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