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Hi. my partner has a mesectomy in early December after 3 failed lumpectomies. We received results that she now has clear margins and hormone therapy started last month. It was only then that chemotherapy was ever mentioned despite this ordeal have...
Had a telephone appointment today with my own gp regards blood results for another issues but he then went on to say he has biopsy results and then said I do have breast cancer I knew it was highly possible he said it’s b5b malignant invasive breast cancer...
After being told on 25th jan following x2 mammograms, ultrasound & x4 biopsies that it is “highly likely” I have breast cancer. My mind is in over drive whilst waiting for scan/biopsy results on 15th feb. Nothing seems to help me sleep. Every night...
Losing weight can someone please help me with weight gain I don’t have an appetite due to the antidepressants I take any help is greatly appreciated.
Hi, I’m feeling completely overwhelmed! Four months ago I lost my Mum (not to cancer.) I was and still am totally devastated. We were very close and I have found the whole grieving process incredibly difficult. In November I was called for my first routine...
I’m a 50 + lady and was diagnosed with breast cancer in October I have just had my 2nd cycle of pre operative chemotherapy. I am struggling a little bit with this having never been ill before this has come as a shock and I feel I went in well and came...
Hi I have just been diagnosed with invasive ductal cancer, and feel totally numb and worried. I am worried about telling my 3 adult son's. I just don't know which way to turn at the moment. Thanks Sarah x
Hello I am so incredibly lucky to only need radiotherapy after surgery to remove an invasive ductal cancer, but I been told I will need to take Letrozole for 10 years and I am concerned about the potential side effects. This seems to be a blanket prescription...
I have felt no emotions yet is this normal ?
Hi, I have recently come off of letrozole after some terrible side effects. I have had carpal tunnel, I now have bursitis in my hip and much leg pain. Does anyone know how long it takes to get this wretched drug out of your system?
