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Hello I am new to the group. I found a lump in my breast and was referred to hospital. During an ultrasound two biopsies were taken and I am due to go back in two days to get the results. This has to have been the longest week ever. I don't want to...
Hi Everyone, Just recently diagnosed, what a rollercoaster of emotions.I got my biopsy results on the 10th. I have invasive ductal grade 2 cancer with lobular features which is ecadherin mix and it is er 8/8 plus intermediate grade DCIS malignant. I have...
Today was the day I've been looking forward to since June when I was diagnosed with breast cancer and emotions all over the place. I had my final radiotherapy treatment this evening so now Christmas can begin. My thoughts are with everyone no matter...
Hi so I'm new to this group, Recently diagnosed grade 2 DICS. So far all results are just a 12mm lump and no spread, waiting to have surgery in the new year. I have to say receiving this diagnosis has been so shocking . Part of me is still waiting for...
Never thought this day would come. Bilateral mastectomy done , node clearance done, four cycles of EC done, discontinued daily injections done , recovered from blood clot done, just reoccurance prevention now . Strange feeling. I know many of are not...
Hi everyone, had my 3rd round of AC for breast cancer last Thursday. It’s Tuesday evening now and I feel absolutely lousy- much worse than I did at the same stage of rounds 1 and 2. I was back at work this time on round 1, can barely sit upright this...
Hi, I’m currently recovering from a mastectomy and reconstruction having completed six rounds of chemo in the summer. I’ve just been told I need to have either Herceptin or Kadcyla. Anyone been in this situation? Many thanks in advance.
I'm about to have 4th EC chemo just after Christmas, then I switch to 4 fortnightly cycles of Paclitaxel.Then I get a wee rest, then radiotherapy. My biggest problem is finding food which I can manage to eat since everything tastes so awful that I almost...
Hi everyone I was told I was having 6 cycles of preventative chemo FECT I have had 4cycles but have been in hospital 3 times with infections my consultant has decided to stop anymore chemo as 4 is plenty she said they are very happy with what I have...
Was told after first biopsy I was all clear. Then got the bombshell yesterday. Surgery booked for 19th Jan. Several appointments prior. can anyone share their experience with me please for awareness and support
