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I had breast cancer 12 years ago and underwent a lumpectomy and radiotherapy. I was diagnosed again with breast cancer in November last year, this time being stage 2. I had a mastectomy before Xmas and began Chemo in February. I had 3 x EC Chemo after...
I have had surgery and I’m awaiting radiotherapy. I’m still in a bit of a state of disbelief if I’m honest. However, someone (who I’m sure was trying to be helpful) said that I don’t have cancer as I’ve had surgery and that I was lucky I’d only had it...
Hi Everyone, Ive been waiting on my latest results after having breast cancer and the Doctor told me today, that I am clear - I am so happy. It feels like I’ve waited forever, but I know I’m very lucky and I’ve had the best of care, the NHS staff...
Have grade 2 ductal breast cancer hormone responsive . It is part of nipple and lump goes underneath and seems to have grown . It’s hurting every time I move and told to take paracetamol . Surgeon wants to do melon slice and remove nipple and sentinel...
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 everyone, I'm worried to death Had a therapeutic mammoplasty ,full lymph node clearance, 15 radiotherapy ,and now on meds for 10 years Had routine 12 month mammogram 3weeks ago,been asked to get another one done,apparently image wasn't the best...
Hi All, I had a lumpsectomy and mammoplasty in September so 10 months ago - September 2023. ER PR positive so hormonal type , invasive - Yes, Tumour was 1.6 mm and then 2 other parts in the same breast but different areas of DCIS. Quite a big Operation...
I have taken Anastrazole for 6 months been told I need of 5 years .and last month have experienced high fatigue,very low moods, bone pain, diahorrhea, low appetite hot flushes generally feel horrible, Have been put on months break from it. I am also on...
Hi I'm due surgery tomorrow for lumpectomy and node removal. I had a small cut on my knuckle I did last Thursday, it's healed over but I'm scared I might knock it and open the cut and they will cancel the operation. My heart is pounding and feel so anxious...
I had my routine mammography follow up yesterday. Just wondering if there was something showing up, how quickly does the breast unit contact you. I suppose no new is good news.
