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I was diagnosed with DCIS in October 2022. I had two marker surgeries and then a masectomy. I was doing well until September 2023 when the reality hit me hard I've lossed a part of my body which I guess I took for granted. I am in a relationship and my...
Hi Thought i would join the forum and say hello! First diagnosed with primary BC 14 years ago. It was treated successfully with mastectomy and chemo/ tamoxifen. November 2023, diagnosed with secondary BC in lung and abdominal wall. Currently on 1st...
It’s my last chemo session next week. ️ I’ve had 19 in total. I’m about to start on my next phase of treatment, hormone replacement therapy Anastrozole! Is anyone taking it and have any comments they would like to share good or bad? thanks in advance...
I recently joined this club that nobody wants to join and working out how to navigate my way through it. I have been diagnosed with Pleomorphic lobular carcinoma in the breast. The cancer tissue has been removed and I'm so happy that it hasn't spread...
I had my final round (4) of EC yesterday and now move onto paclitaxel in two weeks. This week my haemoglobin levels were very low (but where just within the threshold to be able to have my treatment). There is talk that if I show signs of anemia in...
So I got the news I was dreading, the suspicious areas on my pelvis are indeed cancer, so they've decided I won't be having a mastectomy now and I've been handed off to the oncologist who should be in touch next week. At the appointment I broke down and...
Hi all, I’ve posted in here a few times before when I was first diagnosed and then post surgery and now I’m post chemo. I’m still having the herceptin but I start radio next week. I got pretty lucky chemo and cold capped so have all hair on head, but...
Hi everyone hope you are having a good day x I am post mastectomy and over half way through chemo. My question is did you have axillary node clearance? Pathology showed micro met in one node but didn't have clearance. Is this normal? Xx
Had my routine mammogram end of July, so grateful these are provided and do not understand why anyone would put off going. Yes it’s uncomfortable, but if they spot something you cannot feel it’s so worthwhile. I returned for further tests at the end of...
Hi I had a mammogram and ultrasound other day they did 2 biopsies and said it’s almost certain breast cancer and they will be in touch for results and a treatment plan any advice
