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Hi folks I now have a diagnosis. I was initially recalled after a routine mammogram and had an ultrasound, this showed an area of concern so a biopsy was taken. Result came back as invasive lobular breast cancer, estrogen positive, HER2 neg. Stage/...
Hi I have finished mastectomy over 2 weeks, result from surgeon said that I have to do Chemotherapy, then radiotherapy and hormone medicine. I have been told I will have appointment with Oncologist 3-4weks later and then further 2weeks to start Chemotherapy...
Hi guys I have been told by a friend whose wife has had breast cancer that I should try to isolate whilst having chemo I work in a school and my consultant has suggested I work from home too (which luckily I am able to do) I just wondered how much...
Hi all, I am 3 cycles down of chemotherapy and immunotherapy.My taste is horrible at the moment, everything I'm eating just taste vile.I have a saliva spray that the consultant has prescribed, yet not really doing anything to help.I was wondering if...
Just joined today. Triple negative breast cancer diagnosis, only on left side & not in lymph nodes but quite a large lump. First chemo tomorrow. Terrified & on a real roller coaster of emotions as i had to stop HRT 2 weeks ago as well. Not sure who’s...
Just wondering of anyone else hasn't had any scans with their diagnosis? Got surgery next week... Thanks
Just started letrozole. Seem to have a light period, very slight tummy cramps and a teenager spot! for someone who’s meant to be post menopausal this seems odd!! anyone else had similar?? Is it just mad hormones? I still have mirena coil in - waiting...
Hi All, I have been diagnosed with breast cancer 3 weeks ago. I’m only 30 years old so it has been a bit of a shock for me. I don’t have any family or friends in UK, I live on my own and I’m a bit scared of what it is to come. I feel a bit overwhelmed...
Hi, I had a lumpectomy a couple of days ago and had a lot of pain relief in hospital. I was not prescribed anything to take home, so am alternating paracetamol and ibuprofen. It’s not really working and I’m struggling to sleep. Does anyone have any recommendations...
Morning all, I have just had my letter to confirm surgery a week today and as you can imagine it is all feeling very real and scary now. Just wondering what to expect....my surgeon said I can get home the same evening? Is there anything I should be...
