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I'm seeing the surgeon tomorrow, after having a wide local incision on the 8th. Diagnosed with high grade dcis. Bcn, said it's very likely I'll need three weeks of radiotherapy. I believe it doesn't begin for at least six weeks after surgery. This will...
Need options and advice in what direction to go:- Just returned from seeing my consultant after my surgery. Healing well, clear margins, 4cm lump. But 2 nodes out of 3 were positive. So I been given the option of more surgery to remove the nodes,...
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in April and have since had a lumpectomy and started Chemo in June. However since having my first Chemo I developed an abcess in my leg which required an operation to drain it. This is now going to take up to 4 weeks...
Hello, I am waiting to have chemo number 3, and symptoms are manageable so far for me. But I have a horrendous cough which tastes like acid and its horrendous. Has anyone else had issues with acid reflux and an irritable cough?
Hello everyone, I'm completely new here and am amazed to read your stories and see how much comfort and support is shared by you all. I was diagnosed recently with Stage 2b breast cancer and have just started chemo this week - well on Tuesday actually...
Hi, I’m new to the group and I am looking forward to meeting others in the same position as me
Hallo :-) I was just wondering if any one has been offered either of these tests? I have noticed around the forum that people have mentioned and suggested both. When I asked my oncologist whether i was PR+/- positive or negative i was told 'We don't do...
Hi, I recently had surgery for triple negative cancer and my consultant has written a letter telling me that my NPI is 4.18. What does this mean? Would be grateful for any advice. My next appointment is a few weeks away. Thanks
Hello ladies Hope you are all doing well? I've recently had two lumpectomys, lymph node Just finished radiotherapy and first 3 days fine I woke up this morning with chest and back pain really bad, Went to doctor who said Al stats good Also...
Hello I constantly have sharp throbs in my breast. Has anyone else experienced this? My my lumps do feel different as well!
