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Had a lumpectomy 2 weeks ago. One superior margin wasn’t clear so he had to go back in last week. Now waiting to hear if that’s clear. The waiting is driving me nuts as I just don’t know what to expect next also waiting on oncotype just wish I could...
Hi everyone, just wanting some advice & reassurance on whats going on with me lately. I was diagnosed with IDC in February this year, had surgery in march for a 26mm tumor: E + her2 negative. No lymph involvement and margins clear. I was supposed to...
Hi all, I am after a bit of advice really if anyone can help me i would be very grateful. I had a mastectomy on 3rd July and was unable to have reconstruction, so am now flat. That doesn't bother me but I have a drain in and it is still draining red...
Hello all you lovely supportive ladies out there - Just reading these forums over the past couple of months has done me good, so now I guess it's time to introducve myself - I hope i can offer support to someone out there too. The below 'saga' I have...
Morning I had my lumpectomy and 2 nodes removed 2nd July and am awaiting the results. My armpit is still tender. The area around armpit feels like sunburn.The last couple of days I have started having tingling/numbness like when the injection at the...
I’ve had 5 of 14 Kadcyla infusions, following chemo, surgery and radiotherapy, and taking letrazole. I just feel battered now, and am considering taking a breather from the Kadcyla, and having the next infusion in 6 weeks instead of the normal 3 weeks...
Hi my GP confirmed I have a mass 12cm by 10cm in my left breast this morning. Finally managed to get a face to face appointment after trying for over ,8 months. GP say lump is most probably cancerous. I am type 1 diabetic have gastroperises and fibromyalgia...
After having a mastectomy with lymph node removal, (2 out of 6 with cancer cells). I've been told today I will need 6 months of Chemo then radio therapy after that. Can anyone tell me what to expect with the Chemo please? E.g. how often will I have...
Dear Breast Cancer Forum, I'm new here and wanted to say hi and reach out for support. I have been diagnosed with stage 2 Her2+ breast cancer in Nov 2023. I have managed to get through 7 rounds of chemo and am now waiting for my lumpectomy on the 10th...
Hey has anybody got any help for my sensitive skin..since my mastectomy and reconstruction 8 weeks ago my chest has been numb and then as feeling has started to return slightly my skin on my boobs and chest is ultra sensitive...I don't wear a bra unless...
