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Well, I went for the results today and not the news I had hoped for but the news I sort of knew was coming. I have none invasive breast cancer (DCIS). I'm still processing everything and have a mountain of paperwork to read through. The one thing I...
Hi everyone. I had my baby 7 weeks ago and was diagnosed with breast cancer a few weeks after he was born. I was referred for a lump which was thought to be a blocked milk duct - it turned out to be a cyst but by chance on the ultrasound they detected...
Hey everyone, So pleased to have found this group - it looks just awesome and just what I need right now!! I had a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy on 11th Feb and my follow up appt with my surgeon was originally booked for 10th March... But...
Have just had my first weekly dose of Paclitaxel and first 3 weekly Herceptin injection. My tongue feels like I’ve taken something too hot and that I’ve burnt it, although I haven’t. Just wondering if anyone else experienced this?
Hello I have been diagnosed recently with Grade 2 Invasive Ductal Breast Cancer. Oestrogen receptor positive HER2 negative I am a patient at The Royal Brompton for my Lungs I have severe COPD mild Bronchiectasis colonised Psuedomonas & Chronic Pulmonary...
HI everyone February 10 was diagnosed with stage 2 invasive DC, ER+ PR+ HER2+. Shocked, scared and wish this wasn't happening to me. Having lumpectomy surgery in few weeks. Just found out am HER2+ so will need chemotherapy. This is what scares me...
Hi all. I have just joined this forum. It may be a bit quick to do so but was hoping for some support and friendly advice. For the past few weeks ive had a swollen breast with heavy feeling and foun d a good sized lump at the top of my breast near my...
Obviously my main aim is to get better but I was just wondering any advice on the cold cap please? I have done hair to start off with . Is this worth it?
Hello I'm looking for some advice please. I'm currently undergoing chemotherapy and having Carboplatin (only this drug and no others). I've had three treatments so far and have three more to go. I haven't had my hair highlighted since September 2021...
Hi Everybody I am wondering whether anyone could help me My mum is due to go on a two week holiday to Spain. She was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. She also has a number of other underline health problems. I am trying to get insurance for...
