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New to group .. TNBC diagnosis March 2021 with DCIS.. surgery in June .. margins not clear enough so second surgery needed.. then needed to have 6 three weekly rounds of chemotherapy.. last round took place on 10th Jan .. coping ok (it's been hardest...
Hi all I am going in for a double masectomy with immediate reconstruction via DIEP from abdominal area. I saw my plastic surgeon yesterday and have come away with so much anxiety which is something I ner have. I was diagnosed Triple negative stage 3 back...
Hello all, I’m new to this forum so just trying to find my feet!! I was diagnosed on New Year’s Eve with 0stage dcis in right breast this was picked up with routine mammogram, I’m waiting to have surgery with reconstruction then possibly radiotherapy...
Hi I’ve just been diagnosed and wondered if anyone on here has the same as me? They said it’s grade 3 triple negative whatever the hell that means?! I am booked in for a lumpectomy and dual technique SNLB on 19th. Pretty clueless so any advice would be...
Hello All, I finished my chemo nearly 2 month ago and since than I get every bad shooting pain and numbness in my left hand and arm, mostly during the night but lately as well during the day and it seems to get worth and not better. They call it Peripheral...
Good Afternoon Apologies for the long post it’s the first time I’ve posted on here. i had my Lumpectomy on 4th January, I also had a sentinel node biopsy at the same time. The wounds on my breast and under arm are healing, and no longer have any dressings...
Hi, I'm on Tamoxifen and veniflaxine and I've put on a massive 10kg in 2.5 years. I've tried a few diets but nothing seems to shift the weight. As a last resort, I've cut out booze and chocolate but my weight is still not shifting. Has anyone had...
Hello everyone, I have just been informed that the CT scan showed an enlarged subpectoral lymph node. I did mastectomy in November and waiting for Chemotherapy to start by 18th January. Is there anyone with this rare involvement to share experience...
First cycle chemo tchp, now pustules found terribly all over my face and scalp and other places! Anyone having the same problem? Apparently this happens to 50% of those undergoing treatment. How can I help it along...the breakouts are so baaaad, I feel...
Has anyone diagnosed with dcis had a macmillian grant ? Thanks hayley
