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Hi folks,just over 2 yrs in recovery had lumpectimy (5 lumps) chemo and radiotherapy had lots of MRI scans and discovered I had 2 fractures of spine and benign tumour at a young 75 I sailed through it all with just a few minor problems just Happy to be...
Hi all Recently I have been thinking about my care plan which included lumpectomy and lymph node removal. Which I had in September, and thankfully its all been removed and the lymph nodes were clear as well. As part of my care plan is now to have...
I had a mastectomy 3 weeks ago. Physically I’m healing very well. The few days however I am starting to struggle with my feelings. Like I don’t really know what’s happening. I was diagnosed 2 months ago, I took it all in, the prognosis was really positive...
Good morning, I've hopped on from the Ovarian Cancer group (read my BIO) . I had my op for my OC in August 21. I was also diagnosed with 2 different types of breast cancer both in the same breast in July 21, 7mm and 9mm . I started 3 weekly Carbo Paxil...
Hi everyone, I have joint and muscle pains - probably as a result of my Letrozole. My Breast Cancer Nurse has suggested that I try Glucosamine and Chrondroitin supplements and I was wondering if anyone can tell me if they've tried these and if so whether...
Did anyone get an extra surprise regarding their diagnosis once pathology reported on your tumour following excision? I’m waiting my 2 weeks now to get those results, I wondered if they ever really spring surprises on you, or is your initial diagnosis...
Hi I'm just newly diagnosed with breast cancer. It's a scary time. However now I'm told it looks like it's metastisised on the spine. So a bone scan is due this week. In bits here and I have no idea what to expect. I'm told if it has and they are sure...
I’m about to start chemo and am having my PICC line put in on Friday. I had a lump removed in August and took the Oncotype test which came back with a score of 32, so there is a benefit to chemo for me. I have been reading posts on here and everyone is...
Hi everyone I pray and hope you all coping well just a quick question… my daughter has booked a spar day for 2 for her 25th birthday and she wants to spend it with me she is getting grief about me having a massage, they want a written authorisation...
Hi I was recalled from a routine mammogram in September and last week was told I had high grade DCIS. My appointment with the consultant isn’t for another week and I don’t have a contact at the hospital to ask any questions. I am trying to only think...
