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Hi was diagnosed stage 2 breast cancer in January 2022 had surgery to remove cancer and tissue and removed some lymph nodes . well the pain ,tingling numbness still can’t do alot as my right arm my sample was sent to USA . To get DX onxcotype back Yes...
I had my first biopsy today. I'm wondering if I should sleep with my bra on since i have large breasts to eliminate any unecessary pulling? I am very uncomfortable with it on....as because I have big breasts, I have big wires that are uncomfortable...
Hi, I’ve now had BC three times. 25 years ago I had a mastectomy and tramflap reconstruction. Last year I was diagnosed with stage 2 invasive cancer in left breast. I had a lumpectomy with radiotherapy a few weeks later. On the day radiotherapy started...
Hi I had surgery for a Stage 1 tumour, which was also only small and lymph node removal. Fortunately they managed to get it all and it has not spread to the lymph nodes. Unfortunately after nearly 6 weeks since the op, I am still having trouble with...
Hello Ladies I'm new to this group having recently had surgery for breast cancer. Mine is a DCIS so quite small but still scary. I have friends and sisters so have been able to talk about my condition but I still feel quite lonely. I usually work full...
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2019 lump removed, Chemotherapy, Herceptin for a year, Radiotherapy, lymph nodes clear. Noticed lump in July 2021, cancer in lymph nodes so all removed under my arm. Left with lymphoedema in left arm....
Can I just ask if anyone else had to stop this treatment due to severe side effects ? I should have had 3 FEC and 3 Docetaxal but I had 5/1 as couldn't tolerate side effects. Now worried it may affect chances of reaccurance. I guess some folk can't tolerate...
My chemo finished in Dec 2021 and I have been left with Neuropathy, more severe in my feet to the point I can’t walk for very long with out being in pain. The painkillers my consultant gave me have so many side effects I’m worried about taking them, I...
I have had abnormal breast exams a couple times throughout the years...but in all different sections of the breast. This time it is my right breast upper quarderent, posterior. My appointment is at 2pm...I'm not worried about the biopsy....I am worried...
Hi Im new here. I was recently diagnosed with er positive invasive ducal cancer. I had my surgery first and have my appointment on Wednesday where I will find out further treatments required. They have told me that I will definitely need hormone blockers...
