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Hi Everyonne, I was diagnosed with breast cancer in the summer (in my 30s)...I have since had a mastectomy and reconstruction and was given the good news that all the cancer was out with no cancer in the nodes phew! I've now met with the oncologist who...
Triple negative
I am newly diagnosed and in two weeks time I go in to get right breast and lymph nodes under right arm removed. Apparently I have an aggressive form of cancer which luckily is not showing anywhere else right now. Lymph node swelling was the first sign...
I am a very fit and active 80 year old, almost 4 weeks ago I was diagnosed with grade 2 invasive ducal cancer in my left breast. I am having a mastectomy in 3 day’s time. I have made so many plans to ensure my partner who has dementia will be cared for...
Newly diagnosed, yesterday, with stage 2 non specific breast cancer. I went to see my GP five weeks ago with the worst case of nipple itch ever. GP gave me antibiotics and a steroid cream and asked me to return in two weeks, which I did. she then...
feeling nervous for my 1st chemo
Hi everyone, not the club I wanted to join but it seems lively and supportive! I’ve just been diagnosed with grade 2 invasive ductal breast cancer. I’m getting booked in for lump removal and sentinel node biopsy. Haven’t heard about receptors yet and...
I had the total of 4 sessions of chemo and my hair started to fall out after the second dose. I have recently had breast surgery and am now waiting for radiotherapy. I am still having herceptin injections in the leg. My hair has started to grow back but...
Hi everyone, new to this group and site. Just had a ductal carcinoma in situ removed and they found invasive ductal carcinoma as well which has been a bit of a shock as wasn't expected. Head is all over place as i have to decide on what treatment i want...
Hi just had a letter from my hospital recommending 3rd Covid jab. Before booster has anyone else had this ???
