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Hi lovely ladies. Having lumpectomy on Friday. Just wondering how long is it normally between surgery and radiotherapy starting? Thanks, Sue. Me again ladies. Had my first treatment today. Just wondering how you all felt after your first one...
I had 3 cycles of EC which helped in shrinking my 3 tumors in breast. Now im having second cycle of Docetaxel and targeted therapy but I feel like breast and armpit lymph nodes are getting very tender and grew in size. Is it possible for her2 positive...
Hi, I was diagnosed with DCIS, had WLE surgery just over 3 weeks ago, everything went well after surgery. Last week I had my follow-up appointment with surgeon and had a mammogram only to find out that not all the cells were removed. Now booked in for...
I was diagnosed on the 19th with triple negative breast cancer. 22 weeks of chemotherapy to start with. Hasn't sunk in yet as havnt really had time to process, been worrying and looking after the kids needs first.
Hi there, I am almost finished my chemo streatment - 1 paclitaxel to go! Been a rocky road! Need to figure out how to recover and get to my new norm
Hello All I finished my chemo on 2.11.21 (yay!!) and my hair has started to grow back! I am wondering if anyone could offer any advice on supplements to take or product to use that will help support my new hair growth (and to some extent speed it...
Hi just finished treatment and scared for the future. Please share any good news stories
Was diagnosed 7 years ago and been clear for almost 6 years. I’m on anastrozole and zoledex. I want to apply to drive a bus. Are these medications ok to do so. Are there any bus drivers that are on the same meds
History: Lobular Breast cancer. Left side Mastectomy 8 weeks ago, traces found in 1 of 2 lymph’s removed so next step is chemo starting on 1st Dec. Background: I’m a control freak. I need info to at least understand the processes and expectations. I...
Hi , diagnosed in March, mastectomy April, lymph node dissection may, 8 lots of chemotherapy finished 5 weeks ago , currently in the midst of radiotherapy. When do side effects ease ?
