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Hi Newbie here I am a 62+ mum of 3 with previous cervical cancer at the age of 27. I have always had lumpy boobs with a fibroadenoma in right breast at the age of 30. I recently noticed a new thickening area in the right breast. Went to dr who was...
Thanks Opal
Hi all I'm. New to this 2 weeks post op tomorrow, any advice or sharing would be welcome
I was diagnosed mid June, surgery mid July to remove a small grade one oestrogen receptive tumour and some lymph glands removed, negative result on them. Had radiotherapy late August and am now on Letrozole. In my last phone consultation with my Oncologist...
Hello! My name is Georgina, I am 27 and have recently been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Stage still unknown at this time. I have a few questions that I am hoping some of you lovely people can help with. So, I know I will be having chemo once...
Hi all, I’m waiting for my second big operation in 6 weeks - this time a right sided mastectomy. In the meantime my GP, who’s just started in the practice, is revisiting my liver issues and wants it properly investigated, which didn’t happen due to COVID...
Hi everyone Has anyone experienced this? I am having this due to DCIS and IDC Can you tell me what to expect for the tummy wound as well as the reconstructed boob? Anything recommended to take in to ease comfort etc Did you have to have chemo...
Feels like I’ve had a long wait but it’s only been 3 weeks since the last appointment (CT results)…I’m due to see the oncologist next week. Just wondering what to expect? I’ve had CT & MR. Will I need any other tests/scans before they start chemo? What...
Hello there! I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer at 27 years old and feeling lost in the world. Still waiting on results to say what exactly it is I am dealing with, it's definitely spread to lymph nodes in my armpit and chest, potentially...
Is anyone else taking Abemacyclib chemo tablet?
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