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If one more person tells me how I should be feeling I'm going to scream I'm coming to the end of my journey had my surgery lymph nodes was clear and only stage 2 now having 5 rounds of radiotherapy One friend said well it Can't have been that bad...
Got my results today, 23 right in the middle,so intermediate risk it comes back or might not so as I'm under 50 advisory got to have chemo. My choice to go ahead with it , tho I stil have a week think. Already said no to picc like , and ports as...
This is my treatment plan, starting in 3 or 4 Weeks time. Anyone else done this please?
Still in shock all happened so fast, first ever mammogram then hospital letter to go back. Three biopsys and knew it was bad news. Each day is so hard to face, struggling to even get dressed. Will it get easier? Or just more manageable? X
Hi! I wanted to ask if anyone has light hair on their cheeks after chemotherapy and surgery. And what to do. I'm worried.
Hi - I am another newly diagnosed person who didn’t really want to join this club. I’ve read some of the messages and although I don’t usually join forums it seems friendly and helpful. I am lucky to have lots of good friends and family but don’t want...
Hi, I have had my biopsies, CT scan and bone scan and should find my out on Thursday if the cancer has spread. I have my appointment with my oncologist next Monday to find out what drugs I am a going to have. My question is, how long after having...
Hello, haven't been on here for ages as treatment finished apart from daily meds end of 2019. Haf mastectomy right side HER2. After had axillary web syndrome (cording ) for quite a while which eventually resolved. Have been fit and well last couple...
Hi. Due to Covid, are husbsnds/partners allowed to accompany to this appointment?
So I’ve just been diagnosed with breast cancer. Thought I was being super vigilant and went for mammogram. Came out of hospital 3 hours later in a mess with a diagnosis. Total headfuck. I feel fine one minute and shocking the next. Some friends amazing;...
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