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Hello everyone. I'm Sarah, 43, from the South coast. Found out yesterday I have invasive breast cancer in my right breast and lymph nodes. Triple negative so I'm starting with chemo in January some time The dust hasnt settled yet, and my mind is racing...
Hi, I am new to this group so thought I'd say hi. I found a lump in October and was told I had breast cancer possibly in both breasts. After numerous additional biopsies in my lumpless breast, I was told on Monday I have pre cancerous cells needing...
Hi. I had my lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy 7 days ago and am experiencing a strange pain down the back of my arm. There is nothing visible but when I touch it it feels really sore like when you’ve been scalded. Has anyone else had this?
Evening all. I know there is no set pattern for how anyone responds to chemo but as a driving instructor do you think it's likely I'm going to be able to work during my treatment? I'm prepared to stop work throughout if needs be, but I'm curious to see...
Hi all, I’m 2 chemo treatments down and another 10 to go, so I think that would be 4 cycles all in all. I had a little nausea and fatigue for a few days after my first treatment. My second has felt a little more dramatic. I’m struggling to sleep, my...
Hi everyone, I’ve been diagnosed with TNBC with chemo first with my first treatment having taken place last Thursday, I’m grade 2. How did you feel after your first session? I’ve been tired but tried to potter about and ventured out shopping today for...
Post first EC on Tuesday and have to say I’m not feeling my best. Any tips or advice?
Hi everyone I was diagnosed with stage 2 invasive breast cancer in Tuesday and had 4 more biopsies on my lymph nodes . On Wednesday as I wasn't feeling well I did a covid test and it came back positive . I could do with some advice on how to cope...
Hi, I have recently finished 6 months of neo adjuvant Chemo for TNBC (also have hormone sensitive in other breast). I was generally very positive throughout this but now finished and having surgery this week. I am suddenly feeling really low, had thought...
IDC grade 2, HER2 negative , HR 7. Positive x1 lymph node. Diagnosed last Tuesday. The plan I have been given is to start on tamoxifen immediately, lumpectomy 17th January, definitely radiotherapy and possibly chemo depending on pathology/confirmed...
