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What does hormone receptive it actually mean? , I was just told hormone receptive but Hertz 2 negative. I was told I can't take contraceptive pill, but regarding my normal hormones ,and future hormones. I'm too be put on hormone therapy at some point...
Hello people I wondered if I could ask a question? Approximately 1 - 2 years before you received your cancer diagnosis did you have a highly stressful event (one of those 'I can't believe that', 'how could they' or 'why now' moments?) Many than...
HI! I ve not posted on here for a while , but I visit frequently and all the chat helpful . I’m 2 years post diagnosis , am now cancer free and doing great :) so firstly for everyone out there , its a bit hairy to begin with , but its all worth it ...
Tonight I visited my surgeon because I found a small nodule on my mastectomy. 6 weeks ago I found a similar nodule and he took it away along with the grade 3 triple negative cancer they found. Tonight he was concerned about this new nodule and under local...
Hi I was diagnosed with DCIS in November and operated on at the beginning of December. Yesterday I have underwent a sentinel lymph node biopsy. My reshaped breast has a hard lump on the side all the original biopsies were done. Anyone else experienced...
This post is for everyone taking chemo or about to start. I have thought very carefully about writing it and if you read on, you will see why but I have decided that it needs to be written. Just over 2 weeks ago, a very close family friend died. An...
Hi All Stage 2 breast cancer and consultant has said 6 months of chemo, mastectomy then radio therapy. I have my first oncology appointment on Wednesday but have only had an ECG and heart scan. The bone and CT scan are on the Friday after this appointment...
Hi.Im about to start Tamoxifen.Im low risk as the caught really early and had lumpectomy in Dec 2021..Im still anxious as Im agoraphobic and have high anxiety levels..What time of day/night best to take it...Thanks
What is the best way to manage a leaking seroma. Breast care nurse suggested using a sanitary towel. Its awkward though as scar not healed, in fact leakage has taken some of the surgical glue off and it has opened at end quite badly. It is armpit scar...
Hi all Double mastectomy is postponed until I loose more weight. To dangerous to do the surgery Just on drug treatment at present. Scared to lose both my breasts but want the Cancer gone. I feel so alone xxx #FeelGoodWishesToYouAll
