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Hi everyone. So had my Oncology nurse confirm I'm switching over from docxirubicin to paclitaxel tomorrow. A 5 hour appointment instead of the 2 hour I had. Feeling very anxious and scared of changing drugs and being there for so long. Going to take...
Morning everyone My daughter has recently been checked after a self referral for breast cancer. She is clear thankfully but the consultant told her that we should be tested genetically. I have had 2 occurrences of BC 12 years apart. My question is should...
This is my cocktail of drugs, due to start next month. 3 sessions each of EC and Docetaxel, then a year of Herceptin injections, plus radiotherapy. Does anyone know why these two different drugs are used? Why not EC all the way through? It is a question...
Hi all, I wish all are well. Please help, do you know what does mean ER 8/8 . because I know is positive or negative. I got DCIS and 2 invasive. Thank you for your help
I am 66 and was diagnosed 4 weeks ago following a routine mammogram. I had a small lump deep in my left breast and had a lumpectomy yesterday. I’m feeling fine and am so impressed by the wonderful care I have had from the NHS. I’m joining this group to...
My mum found out in December that she has breast cancer. Since then she has had two surgeries and has ended up now having to start 6 months of Chemo. She's a tough cookie, my mum. She's seen her older sister go through it and survive and her mum (my grandma...
I found a lump in my breast last night. My GP has been fantastic today and I now have a 2week wait referral to the nearest breast clinic. I'm 46 in 3 days time. I have 3 children, 2 of whom have special needs, the third has medical needs. I'm their full...
Scar red swollen small sores had surgery 9 months ago oestrogen/progesterone +ve 24mm lumpectomy left breast grade 3 radiotherapy 5 days after, breast mammoplasty Rt breast have a couple of small spots on breast left breast and a red area on outer areole...
Hi What experience have others had with recovery after a full node clearance. I had mine 12 days ago and whilst I guess I have been lucky with no Seroma and drain out after 5 days I am still in loads of pain under my arm and in my armpit. I am doing...
Just had phone call to say the genetic test for the 3 breast cancer mutations they currently test for is negative. 5 weeks to get results from blood test. At least I can now carry on with my next surgery. Hoping to have re excision and radiotherapy...
