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Hello, Long story. ER+ breast cancer 2008 followed by mastectomy, chemo, radiotherapy and reconstruction. Ureter cancer 2016 resulted in kidney and ureter removal. Small bladder tumours 2017 treated with mitomycin. Went for 10 year follow up lung scan...
I was diagnosed with Dcis 12 months ago. I had 2 surgery and radiotherapy. I wasn't told if it was hormone positive. Just that it was cancerous cells. I am really struggling with mind block , difficulty concentrating and my mood is allover. I saw gp 2...
Hi everyone I received the news two weeks ago that I have grade two lobular breast cancer. I feel I’m such limbo as I’m awaiting an appointment for a MRI scan. I feel like I’m ok one minutes then experiencing emotions of frustration then upset. Anyone...
Good afternoon everyone I am self employed and about to start chemotherapy. My delightful estranged husband cancelled my Life Insurance with Zurich that had a £1million payout on cancer diagnosis without consultation with me so I am going to work through...
Hello everyone, I'm new to the group. Three weeks ago I had a consultation with my breast surgeon who told me I need a mastectomy on my right breast. I'm struggling to make a decision on the best way forward, for me. I have a DCIS which is in the...
Morning. ive not started my treatment yet as still waiting for result of HER2 test, but I have ER+ grade 3 breast cancer. surgery booked for 15th September though. Yesterday afternoon I started to get an ache in the armpit, then it felt like it was...
Hi. I was diagnosed with high grade DCIS in April, had a therapeutic mammoplasty in June and currently on 5 days radiotherapy. Op went very well, tho they did find a small, 2mm grade 1 cancer in the bits which had been removed. I've been given the option...
Hello, following a routine mammogram in August, when I was feeling fit and healthy, I was diagnosed with breast cancer on 8th October. It's all been a terrible shock. I was told it was early stage (14 mm) grade 2, Her2 positive and ER negative. I was...
Anyone else feel tired coming off the HRT - I’m 57 - had full hysterectomy 6 years ago- did well on HRT - but have had to stop it - really struggling with the tiredness - has anyone else experienced this - if so - did you take anything that help - I have...
I’m tired 24/7 my sleep isn’t great at the best of times but since diagnosis in July it’s even worse. I’m lying on the sofa by 2pm with my eyes shut but can’t fall asleep. I’m constantly thinking when will my op date arrive how bad will it be after it...
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