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Hi. Has anyone had a positive margin that couldn't be improved due to the location of the cancer? Mine was in the upper area almost at the end of breast tissue. Told no more breast tissue to take. Having radiotherapy and a boost to target the area. Was...
Good Friday Eve to all! I was diagnosed with high grade DCIS It took almost 2 months, because I have 3 times biopsies, different ones. Initially, it was area of 10mm, then additional area of 2mm, then after vaccum assisted biopsy I was told the area...
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...
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Hi All, Hope everyone is doing ok? I was due to have 12 weeks of Paclitaxel which started end of October, however my oncologist stopped it at 9 weeks so I only 3 cycles as the Chemo was too toxic for my body, I am having herceptin as well so she initially...
Hi, I am due to start 3 weeks of radiotherapy 5 days a week. I will have to travel 45 minutes each way. I'm a little confused as to why some people have no radiotherapy, some one week and others have more. Anyone know the reason for the differences...
Hello I'm new. After I found a lump on 18th December, I attended breast clinic on New Years Eve. They told me there and then they believed I had a cancer in my left breast. There also discovered an area of 'thickening' in the right breast. They took biopsies...
Good morning all, I hope today finds you well? I am going in for a mastectomy and diep reconstruction in February. The operation will be 10-12 hours and I will be staying in for 3-5 days. Can anyone offer any tips on preparing for the surgery in...
My friend is due to start chemotherapy shortly and has been searching for a wig that closely matches her style and colour - blonde , long, wavy with a fringe. Unfortunately she has been unable to find such a wig as they have all been darker than her current...
Hi I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the end of November after finding a lump in my breast. Had a masectomy in December and start my first of 8 chemo sessions on Wednesday. Trying to stay strong and positive for myself but for all those around...
