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Hello i was diagnosed with stage 2 BC in April, 2 weeks ago I had DIEP surgery and lymph node removal. I’m healing well and waiting for the treatment plan for chemo and radiotherapy. TBH I’m still in shock as I’ve always been very fit and athletic,...
Hello all I had a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy on 9th May and have an appointment for my results on 31st May. Today I've had a letter with an oncology appointment in June. Is this normal? I'm just wondering if its because they already have...
Hello, my head is in a spin again. On 17th April 24 I had a lumpectomy and on 15th May a re-excision of inferior margin. The breast surgeon asked for a oncotype dx test as my NPI is 3.4 which is borderline. The oncotype dx test results came back as 31...
Hi everyone, Today I've had my cancer diagnosis confirmed following a triple assesment on 10 June. Its been a shock! I have a Grade 2 invasive ductal cancer and am booked in for a lumpectomy & sentinal node removal on 28 June - I feel very fortunate...
A couple of weeks ago I had my surgery date for lumpectomy and up to 4 nodes removed pencilled in for 2nd July, I've now had my pre op and had my scout fitted. How close to the day do you get confirmation. Many thanks
I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. I had a wide extension lumpectomy and radiotherapy. I am now on letrozole and have returned to work for about 3 months. I get to Wednesday and hit an extreme brick wall with tiredness. I am currently using...
Hi, I had a mastectomy last year. I am a keen runner and I wondered whether anyone could recommend a good sports bra plus a prosthesis, neither of which cost a fortune. Thanks so much
Hi, After finding a lump end may gp appt, clinic, ladt week yes def grade 3 invasive ductal, still no results re oestrogen, progesterone or her2.... Hopefully back for wed appt, just touching base as feeling very overwhelmed and utterly unprepared for...
Hi all, I recently had a CT scan following complaints of abdominal pain, change in bowel movement and coughing. Well I read the report which highlights the likelihood of radiation pnemonitis. Has anyone had this and was it treated successfully? I’m...
Hello. I've been getting lots of support reading posts on here. I was diagnosed with invasive ductal cancer in May. I'm awaiting lumpectomy and up to 4 nodes removed.
