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I have just started taking Latrozole as have been diagnosed with breast cancer two weeks ago. I have to have a mastectomy on 2nd December on the right breast and my lymph nodes taken out under my right arm. I am taking these tablets as a trial before...
My Oncotype DX sent 11th November to USA following lumpectomy and Licap flap surgery on 28th October. I was told results back in 2 weeks, see Oncologist in 3 weeks. It just hasn't happened that way. Today I received an oncology appointment for 29th...
Hello everyone I was diagnosed with grade one breast cancer in Jan this year .I've been looking for somewhere to speak to others that have been through the same as me over the last year or so.
I was recently diagnosed as having Paget’s disease, I’ve now had my nipple removed and awaiting tissue results (hopefully tomorrow) just wondered if anybody has had the same ? many thanks
I was diagnosed with Pagets disease 4 weeks ago. I originally got a date for a lumpectomy for 16th December but was lucky to get a cancellation for yesterday, 2nd December. I've been absolutely distraught by the whole thing and been living on my nerves...
Hi everyone. Diagnosed with DCIS yesterday and my head's all over the place. MDT meeting today and appointment next Tuesday to discuss treatment plan etc. Any words of wisdom or advice you can offer would be much appreciated right now. xx
Hi Guys had a lumpectomy last Wednesday some lymph nodes removed too . Cant believe I have to wait 3 weeks for the results to come back . Drains out today thankfully I found that more painful than the surgery . Two questions someone might have the answer...
Diagnosed with Er + and am feeling so despondent as I have to have full aux node clearance - abnormal node biopsy shows positive so likely to be more so feeling already looking at stage 3. Have teenage boys so trying to be positive for them but all...
Hi, I have been lurking for a while but I thought it might be time to say hello. I have/had two tumours. On 29th August they found an Anaplastic Astrocytoma in my head and then on 30th August following a CT scan, mammogram and biopsy they also told...
Hi everyone, I received my cancer diagnosis on the 24 November. Today I was told it’s stage 2 and er+ but not in my lymph nodes I am terrified not of the surgery or treatment but for my kids. My son is 5 and my daughter is 1. I have these awful dreams...
