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Hi there, I was diagnosed with metastatic BC in June last year and on treatment to extend my life only as incurable. With amazing support from my Husband and close friends (and random acts of kindness from practical strangers!) I’m doing well and staying...
I had my first EC chemo a week ago. Unfortunately it did not go well and I have been told due to other underlying health problems (severe COPD) it’s not possible to continue with chemo and I’ll be referred to the surgeons. Has anyone else found they are...
Hi everyone, I am new to chatting in a forum and new to breast cancer. I am two weeks post op mastectomy. Should of had results this week but instead I received a phone call to say I have to wait another week
I have many wigs stocked up, so am as ready as I can be for hair loss. I’m quite happy with the first three treatments (EC), but I’ve heard that my final three docetaxil has a risk of causing permanent hair loss (albeit quite a small risk). So thought...
I got told I had cancer Wednesday, had the mammogram. sonogram and biopsy taken, told to wait for results and they will call me in a week to go back for them. I just feel like it's so unreal and don't know how to feel. I feel like I have been told ...
Hi, I am new to this group. I noticed a lump and got it checked out just over a week ago. Two biopsies of the lump, and a couple of nodes. The consultant confirmed grade 3 in both, so now have CT and Bone Scans this Friday The consultant has told...
I had a double mastectomy 2 weeks ago and I'm not going to have reconstruction. Where can I donate my old bras and swimwear?
Hi there - had second chemo last week and struggling…
Hi All I have my 2 year breast cancer review tomorrow. Thankfully I was clear last year and felt like I was going to be. This time I am terrified! I have been having some pain on and off in the same place my cancer was, feeling very fatigued. I just...
Hi all I had lumpectomy and lymph nodes removed week last Tuesday. All cuts healing really well .full movement in arm with very little pain ...but how long does swelling take to go down .as my arm is more comfortable being up in air than down my side...
