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Hi, I’ve just joined this forum after spending far too much time scrolling through Dr Google! I know it’s absolutely the wrong thing to do, but I can’t seem to help myself. It’s a mixture of wanting to feel informed of what to expect (whatever the results...
Hi first time posting. I had my first round of chemo on Friday so far feeling not to bad. Just wondered what vitamins people take during chemotherapy to help us along? thanks x
I was diagnosed with hormone breast cancer last year and over 12 months had chemo / surgery and radiotherapy - then they put me on Letrozole and then tamoxifen - the side effects have been awful . Joint pain, hand cramps, stiffness and an overwhelming...
Hello Hope you are all well and coping with treatment I was diagnosed breast cancer oestrogen + in 2022 had surgery then preventative chemo and radiotherapy I now take daily Exemestane and monthly Goserelin implants all tolerated very well actually...
Hi there, I have recently been diagnosed with grade 2 invasive ductal cancer and it's in my lymph nodes. I've opted for a masectomy and node clearance but I'm panicking about the surgery. I'm a larger lady and I'm dreading not waking up after surgery...
Hi i had a lumpectomy on April 11th and had a total node clearance with 2 of the nodes being postiive. I started Tamoxifen 2 weeks ago . I have just got my date for radiotherapy and its 23rd July . This length of time to wait goes against the recommended...
Hi Was told I will probably need chemo. Had mastectomy and 80% lymph node removal about 5 weeks ago . 16 out of 19 lymph nodes were affected. Been booked to have a bone scan start of July then see the oncologist for results. I normally would get my...
Hi There My Mum is 80 years old and is just diagnosed with stage 2 oestrogen positive breast cancer. She had surgery and yesterday she had consolation with oncologist. They are giving her 15 rounds of radiation and Letrazol pill. Since I am myself...
Hello I'm currently in the NHS system and received my diagnosis on 31 May. I was then sent for an MRI following which I am now awaiting an appointment for a biopsy on a lymph node that was bigger than normal. Haven't received a date through for that...
Hi All, Three weeks ago, I was given the great news that I was clear from breast cancer and as you can imagine I was ecstatic, although still had to have radiotherapy which was scheduled this week. However, I’ve received a call from the Doctor at...
