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So it's all come back, after being on pill for 3/4 years. I felt slightly more normal/ happy on the combined pill. it was low dose pill , but changed to higher one didn't get on well with it, so changed back to one with less progesterone , low dose...
I have had a mastectomy for triple positive grade 3 breast cancer. I have completed 13 weeks of paclitaxol and Herceptin 8 weeks ago. I had horrendous side effects rash, diarrhoea and swollen limbs. I am now just on Herceptin and Anastrozole .I am still...
Hi I’m a newby here but hoping someone can help me out. 11 months ago was diagnosed with DCIS grade four. Lumpectomy and radio therapy performed and I was discharged in November with annual follow ups in place. I know I have been very lucky. Unfortunately...
Hi I am looking for someone to share their experience. I have implants after radiotherapy. One is very hard and contracted. My skin is very discoloured and thin. I have been told I will have to have it removed. I have been offered a TUG operation to remove...
Hi, I wonder is there anyone who can give me some advice for a dear friend. As I was being diagnosed with BC a very dear 92 year old lady whom I visit from church was also diagnosed - we were a day apart with all initial investigations and surgery. Her...
I had a second breast cancer which I am recovering from. i'm taking letrozole , whihc has its own issues as you know. I've recently had a mammaogram and been aske dto return. I'm very worried, don't know what it means
Hi am new to this forum just had my diagnosis after biopsy. Pathology report shows lymphovascular invasion identified!! I test positive for the 2 hormones but HER2 still pending. I am really worried about the LVI as i have been reading bad things about...
Hi, had my first AC chemo on Wednesday, They had real trouble finding suitable veins and then it leaked so I needed it moved to other arm and extra treatments applied to my hand to stop the spillage burn - complete nightmare. Have now been booked...
how long after node clearance did people wait to shave under their arm? I know it’s not a big deal but it’s driving me mad. The incisions looks fairly healed (surgery two weeks ago) but there is a large lump underneath it still.
I’ve not posted before.. so hello! 50 years old with an aggressive breast cancer. But found out yesterday after all my scans and tests it has not spread. I’m a freelance filmmaker and the whole issue with work is devastating me.. also after my first...
