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Hello all I was diagnosed with breast cancer in August and had a lumpectomy on 23 August with a 6 week wait for the results. I was all clear. But I am going to radiotherapy and having Zoledronic acid to protect my bones. I also had to go to the dentist...
I had bi lateral lumpectomy’s and sentinel node surgery nearly 3 weeks ago. Great news it hasn’t spread. However in my left breast they need to remove more tissue from above and below previous site. Have been offered mastectomy as surgeon said I could...
Dear all, I noticed on another thread that someone mentioned they are waiting for results from their mastectomy. Are more tests done on tumours from the mastectomy as I just thought once they did the biopsies they had all the information on what type...
Hello my name is christabelly. I have had a mastectomy and am in the middle of chemo to be followed by 15 sessions of radiotherapy. I have a pre-existing anxiety and depression condition which is being made worse because of the massive change to my life...
Hi all! I am due to start 4 rounds of EC and then 4 of Paclitaxal this week. Does anyone have any tips to manage side effects etc? I am also going to try the cold cap even though I had originally ruled it out. Would appreciate some tips from anyone...
Hi Woke up yesterday feeling awful. Hardly could stay awake. Had mouth ulcer. I’ve been eating despite not much appetite. Ended up sleeping most the day. can’t eat anything too heavy or meat. Funnily having a little pickled red cabbage has helped...
Hi, my mum has had 12 rounds of chemo for breast cancer and is now having EC chemo. She’s just tested positive for Covid. Does anyone have any advice or experience of what this means and how to manage symptoms? Thanks
I had a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy on Monday (25/11). I was advised I’d get my results either face to face or by telephone call within 7-10 days. In other people’s experience is a face to face appointment likely to be bad news? And is it ok to take...
Hi, I was diagnosed in June this year and had 4 sessions of EC followed by 9 of Paclitaxal (should have been 12 but had to stop early due to neuropathy in feet). Had mamoplasty 10 days ago to remove 2 tumours in breast and clear 17 lymph nodes which had...
7yrs after having a double mastectomy, 41 lymph nodes removed. reconstruction of both boobs (silicone implants) Ive had 7yrs of feeling so ill sometimes enough that ive had to stay in bed. Some times feeling I wont wake up in the morning. Most day's after...
