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Hi I am new to the group. I was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer on 2nd December. had a lumpectomy and lymphnode removed 24th Jan. I am die to have radiotherapy and have been given tablets for the next 5 years. I am still off work. They asked how...
Any advice on delaying reconstruction. Due a mastectomy next week, offered dorsal flap with implant as other breast DD cup..but had radiation 21 years ago on that breast for previous tumour & as I also suffer from keloid scarring I'm concerned about outcome...
I don't know if I'm HER2 + or neg Do you always get Herceptin if positive. I'm not on that . I've had chemo EC followed now by docetaxel. Thanks xx
Getting results of CT scan tomorrow I have been imagining all sorts and my anxiety is at an all time high . I have been managing reasonably well during this waiting period , managing to do some normal day to day things and a couple of trips to the cinema...
Hi, I’m new here. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in March of last year. In April I had a lumpectomy but it was found that the cancer had spread and so in May I had a mastectomy followed by radiotherapy in September. I could not believe how much...
I've just joined this group today. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in Nov 2020 and finished active treatment in July 2021 (chemo, lumpectomy, radiotherapy). Now on Letrozole for 5 years and struggling with joint and muscle pain. I also had problems...
I have just finished a week’s radiotherapy I think they call it the intensive one which is 1 week instead of 3 I have benn fine with the normal reactions but since finishing my nipple has been extremely sore and extended I am wondering if anyone else...
I'm starting chemotherapy tomorrow what is the best clothing to wear and what kind of things do you take with you .
Tamoxifen has been used for nearly 50 years and has undoubtedly saved millions of lives . However it seems that as long as it works no one cares too about side effects. Go onto any breast cancer forum & you’ll see hundreds of desperate accounts of horrendous...
So I'm starting chemo in another week or so and going for all the scans, blood tests, dental care etc. Really not looking forward to it. As an energetic and active person I hate the thought of feeling tired and poorly. Also I have long hair - right...
