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I have been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. I have had surgery to remove the mass, and 2 lymph nodes. All news was good, I have my visit to oncology next week to discuss my treatment plan. I know it is going to be chemo + radiotherapy...
Hi all! I'm a 37 year old mum of two with stage 3 inflammatory breast cancer. I've finished chemo and had a mastectomy a week ago. I've been feeling really positive overall, but I'm finding my husband's comments and reassurance (or lack of) really...
Morning everyone i had mastectomy, reconstruction and reduction in May; started chemo in July and just about to have my 3rd session of the Red Devil tomorrow, My question is about the ongoing side effects of having Herceptin injections for a further...
Excuse me, I'm sorry are you talking to me? I thought you just said I have the big C There must be a mistake, this can't be right I don't feel ill, in fact I feel just fine Before I knew it, there's letters galore. In fact it gets boring and a bit...
Hi, newbie here. Recently diagnosed with breast cancer for the 2nd time. First being September 2016. My very first mammogram. DCIS in one breast. 2 operations & 15 sessions of radiotherapy. Given the all clear after 5 years. Unfortunately, it's come back...
Newbie here Following chemo and right sided Masectomy, 15 RT's I have been recommended to start Kadcyla I'm HER2 positive I had a terrible side effect to Chemo & finished it one session early as the surgeon said it was making no difference other...
I has a therapeutic mammoplasty and sentinal lymph node biopsy on Tuesday and currently at home waiting for the results. The surgeon glued my skin closed but put on some strapping which I took off 24 hours post op. I have some tape under there though...
I'm stage 3 HER positive. Diagnosed 7th August. I am waiting for chemo to start but don't have a date yet. I've got my portacath being inserted on Friday and hoping to get the heart echo done as soon as possible. All this waiting is making me very anxious...
Hi everyone, received my hormone receptors results the other day and they have come back negative, had anybody had the same?
Hi, does anyone else feel totally alone whilst undergoing treatment.Even though I have a partner and my children I feel so alone and feel my friends which I don't have many don't understand how I feel even though I try and explain to them.I feel I've...
