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Hi, just told I've got grade3 stage 1 invasive breast cancer. My lump is 4.5 cm. Waiting for letter for ct scan. Then 6 sessions chemo as I am negative for receptors. How can I be stage 1 with lump that big. So worried sick that it's not caught early...
Hello Everyone, it’s been such a comfort hearing your stories, support and advice for one another. Thank you for your honesty and willingness to share. had a diagnosis on Tuesday - grade 3, HER2 borderline so they are advising 24 weeks of chemo, then...
Hi Hope you’re all doing as well as possible , always thinking of you all x I called my BCN earlier because I have my first onco appointment on 8th March but then got an MRI appointment through for the 9th ( there’s some lesions / spots there )...
Feeling very low today. I am 6 months past my last chemo and the numbness in my fingers and feet is no better at all. I am a crafter and am desperate to get back to papercrafting but my horrible numb fingers just don't do what I want. Was anle to crochet...
Hi Having chemo at the moment anyone experiencing a strange taste in their mouth making food and drink taste funny? If so any solutions? Thanks
Hi all. I’m 39 and recently diagnosed with TNBC and due to start chemo in two weeks. although I’m currently going through egg freezing, I am considering also having zoladex during chemo to protect ovaries. Not only as a backup to the ivf, but also to...
Hi. I was diagnosed with breast cancer 25/10/21. I have 1 more chemotherapy session left then surgery. I’m really struggling at the moment with the side effects of chemotherapy. There is no help financially. Im still trying to work. All I want to do...
I am a little surprised by the number of memebers on the triple negative forum which is a little tricky to find on here, i find. As this is a less common type of cancer they have created a seperate group. If you think it may be helpful to you maybe just...
My nurse and doctor have said slightly different things. Some people have chemo, others do not. Some have it before surgery, some do not. What is the usual treatment plan for ER/PR positive and HER2 negative, stage 2 invasive, has spread to lymph nodes...
Going for my results this afternoon,after having a biopsty and mammogram last week. Praying for good news x
