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Hi Everyone, I got diagnosed with BC in July 2023. I had lumpectomy and full LN clearance in Aug 2023. I started chemo in Oct 2023 - currently working through 12 Paclitaxel (10 down so far), then EC. Followed by radiotherapy, then ovary suppressant...
Hi every one Long time since I posted on here Finished all my treatment in May , then had ovaries removed at the end of September Been on letrozole since August , just recently started back at work ,house keeping 3 hrs a day ,4 days a week Well...
Hi all. Was diagnosed a week ago with cancer in both breasts . Three areas - each one a different type. One of them is oestrogen receptive. Consultant today advised me to stop HRT immediately. I totally understand why but am a bit worried about going...
I had a core biopsy a month ago on the lump i found. But on thurs I had a vac biospy and 2 core biopsies on 2 areas on my right side. Now Saturday, the lump feels so much bigger and harder. But even the other part which only had a core biopsy on thurs...
Hi everyone, I feel like it's wrong that I'm pretending like nothing is happening/about to happen right now... It's definitely an 'ignorance is bliss' situation going on in my head at the moment. I have my picc line being installed tomorrow and...
Does anyone know how long you should wait after radiotherapy before getting a shingles vaccine?
I have had a torrid time since diagnosis. I have a triple negative, Stage 3 ductal carcinoma. It's in 2 lymph nodes as well. I was diagnosed in July, started chemo, and had the worst allergic reaction anyone had ever seen. 3 weeks in hospital due to Steven...
Don't know if this is the right place to start this but need advice. I had my regular period 2 weeks ago and am having another period now. I rang the chemo team to see if it's a weird symptom and they suggest I go to my gp. Then I rang my onco who I'm...
Hello all. I was diagnosed with DCIS 5 weeks ago. I have had a lumpectomy and will start radiotherapy after Christmas. I am struggling psychologically and would welcome some support
Hello All, lovely to meet you. A forum is very new to me. Was diagnosed with breast cancer in August, 2 surgeries later I’m cancer free, awaiting radiotherapy and have started hormone therapy. I feel blessed and grateful, however my family seem to have...
