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Hi All, I had a lumpectomy and lymph nodes removed two months ago and I’m healing very well. The Doctors have told me I am clear and I’m so delighted about that. Everyone was super supportive when I was diagnosed, which meant a lot, but when I told...
I’m new to the community. I didn’t know if I wanted to join or not, I still don’t really! I was diagnosed back in June with breast cancer a big shock to say the least. it was going to be a lumpectomy but has ended up being a mastectomy. I had this...
I am due to start Letrazole next week and I have a heavy work week. I am a baker and work in a tearoom so on my feet all day. When do the side effects start to kick in? I had my lumpectomy 4 weeks ago and due to start radiotherapy in 6 weeks, is it...
Hello, I am a very keen walker -- in fact , I love it-- serious hikes in hill and dale an d moor (of up to 25 miles. pre surgery/chemo/ radiotherapy and lymphedema; I am currently reduced to ca 9 miles).... Has anyone heard of or managed to adapt...
Hello, I was referred to the breast clinic last month after finding a lumo & having nipple leakage. They found another lump in clinic. They weren’t too concerned from ultrasound, but were concerned about nipple leakage. They brought me back today & have...
Hello Callie here. I have been recently diagnosed with Stage 2A, Grade 3 breast cancer this Summer. I have just had my Oncotype results back and unfortunately I am borderline at 26/100 with the dilemma of whether to have chemo or not? Any advice or...
This cancer is in the other breast from that of the last breast cancer, I am considering double mastectomy with implants has anyone had this done is so what was it like are you happy with results, I have also had bowel cancer and last June kidney cancer...
Hi All, I wondered if anyone had experienced jaw/teeth pain with Denosumab injections. My jaw gas been very painful recently, throbbing and aching and I'd love to hear if this has happened to anyone else. Thanks so much for listening x
Hi , I have done my simple mastectomy for my right breast 3 months ago, now I am in my chemo but thinking to do the reconstruction. I don't know what option is the best for me in both looks and easy to do. May I get some advice please? I think about...
I currently take this. I am struggling with the side effects the most difficult being insomnia. Is there anyone who is struggling with this too?. Any advise would be appreciated
