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I underwent a lumpectomy on 4th August with a sentinel node biopsy. They managed to get the cancer removed with a clear margin but it had turned up in one lymph node. I’ve waited since then for the results of my Oncotype test and I scored a 7. I feel...
Having one of the down days today. Ive had lumpectomy and sentinol node surgery which was last Thursday. Went very well surgeon was pleased and pain has been very manageable. As our postal system is so slow, just received the diagnosis letter today. Reading...
Hello, Im very early on in my cancer journey. I don’t even have my full diagnosis yet but as my breast cancer is already in my liver, pelvis and thigh and bone marrow I was admitted last week as symptoms were debilitating. Since coming in to hospital...
Any idea if post breast cancer ..oestrogen fuelled ...If post oestrogen blocking drugs That it is ok to Take lions mane supplements? Some literature suggests that it helps others say no ...A bit like dont take soya but others say its ok Thanks
Hi all newly diagnosed at 38 ,2 small babies, still awaiting my mri results but what I know so far is lobular carcinoma, grade 2, oestrogen receptor postive , HER status is pending as it’s borderline, my treatment will be chemo & surgery . Looking...
Hi I'm new here. I had a lumpectomy end of July this year - margins were ok and lymph nodes clear. Waiting for radiotherapy The worst is over I'm being told, I'm lucky and should be moving on... Why am I not back to normal? Is it Letrozole...
Hi, I'm new here. Recently diagnosed with Breast cancer IDC Hormone positive) Just had lumpectomy and sentinel node clearance yesterday. Feeling relief that treatment has now started, but worried about results in 2 weeks time. At the moment just expecting...
Hello everyone, this is my first post on here! I have ER positive, HER2 negative breast cancer and will be starting on either Ribociclib or Abemaciclib after radiotherapy. I work full time for the NHS (in an office job) and have been off since having...
I’ve just been diagnosed with IDC plus spread to 5 lymph nodes. I have surgery in 10 days time and I have to choose whether to have a mastectomy or lumpectomy. All lymph nodes are being taken out and chemo plus radiation for about a year will follow surgery...
Hello, The oncologist recommended IV Vitamin C therapy to my aunt to support her chemotherapy and help eliminate its side effects. The minimum required dosage is 50 grams. Does anyone know where we can purchase this dosage? Any information is appreciated...
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