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Hi everyone I have terminal. Cancer and am on my 37th round of chemo. (3 years into my journey) I would really like to know if there are similar people out there that are still working. I'm really beginning to struggle with work. The symptoms from...
I was diagnosed with breast cancer 3 weeks ago. I am due to have a lumpectomy and sentinel lymph nodes removed next week. As long as nothing is found in the lymph nodes ( ) I'll go on to have radiotherapy and hormone therapy. I've soooo many worries...
Hi. Please can anyone who has had a PET scan share why they had it and what it showed up for them? I had one on Thursday. I already know I have stage 3 breast cancer. I see an oncologist next Thursday for my treatment plan. Thank you. Xx
Hi I had my op and am resting at home I’ve found it hard as I live alone also Im usually full of beans always off somewhere even at 65 I work and have osteoarthritis! I knew I would get emotional after expected it. Sore under my arm, I had a lumpectomy...
Hello I just wanted to let anyone who is waiting for their first chemo session and feeling anxious about it know that yesterday I had my first one and actually it wasn't nearly as bad as I had convinced myself it was going to be! I had two drugs injected...
Hi All, I have breast clinic appointment on Tuesday for inverted nipple I went last week for a weird looking lesion on my other breast which almost looks like a blister, but is not painful, hot or inflamed and isn't even raised! Dr gave antibiotics...
Hi there, has anyone had to stop taking letrozol due to severe side effects?
Hi, havent posted for a while,, however 10 years on thinking all was well, and still on Letrozole, had my 3 yearly breast screen 2 weeks ago, and today received a letter to come in for further investigations, at an assessment clinic,, apparently 4 in...
Hi there I am new to this forum although was diagnosed with Invasive Breast Cancer, ER + & HER2 borderline at the beginning of April 24. I have had a lumpectomy & sentinel node removal - 5 weeks ago today. I still haven't had my test results & treatment...
G'evening I hope someone can help share their experience please. I am starting chemotherapy next week. I'm considering using a cold cap but I'm finding it really difficult to decide. I have long and thick locs ( Black African) And I wonder if...
