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Hello all… I’m due to start my treatment in the next couple of weeks does anyone have any advice as to what I can do or take to help me through my first session please?
Title just about sums up how I’m feeling. i found a lump before Christmas and popped down to the gp they saw me the same day which was good. In went a referral to the breast clinic and I was called for a mammogram on New Year’s Eve. Whilst there they...
Hello Everyone, Im wondering if this is normal? I had a breast localiser implanted yesterday ready for surgery on the 13th, next week. The pain I am experiencing today is awful, they never warned me about this. i keep experiencing random shooting...
I like to come on here, this day every year to give a bit of light to those recently diagnosed. I hope others will add to this thread about successful outcomes! And others just diagnosed will feel free to ask questions, I was diagnosed 3 years ago today...
I’m struggling with my diagnosis, trying to take things one step at a time and stay positive. I have a circle of wonderful family and friends. But, I’ve a neighbour in particular (& some family) who suddenly want to ‘be there for me’. I feel awful about...
Was diagnosed with Grade 2 breast cancer. I have had chemotherapy , immunotherapy and a mastectomy . Currently on radiotherapy alongside immunotherapy.
I am 5 weeks post lumpectomy and still waiting for a HER2 result. Diagnosed 14th December. Twice today people have said that the lack of a result must mean that everything is fine. “Surely you’d have the result if they thought it was bad” I know people...
Just wondering if anyone had a score of 20 Gor my score today not seen consultant yet what were your % for treatmenr
Hi,was diagnosed with breast cancer may 2023,had chemotherapy then surgery and radiotherapy,surgery was a success! And I am now on hormone suppressants! Zoladex and tamoxifen but changing to exemestane.So yesterday had an appointment with my oncologist...
Hi, I’m about to start tamoxifen as I have finished my chemo and radiotherapy. Bit nervous as ready side effects of blood clots and allergic reactions seem to be 1 in 10 Just wondered how people had got on with this drug? Thanks cuffcake x x x x ...
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