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Hello lovely people. I am so frustrated because I’ve just been to hospital to discuss MRI results and confirm date for surgery. I’ve just been told that whilst the area of the cancer has been confirmed as 77mm, they still want to do a biopsy around the...
Hi is anyone starting chemo this January 2023? I will be starting at the end of this week and I am going for a PICC line placement tomorrow. It would be good to connect with other people starting this journey. Any tips/advice are also welcomed thank you...
Has anyone else been in the situation where they were told a biopsy takes around 48 hours and they’d get a call as the results would be discussed the following week and then been told they’re not back? I went for a biopsy last Tuesday and was told the...
Hi everyone, I have triple negative stage 2 breast cancer , my tumor was 10cm , then after eight weeks of intensive chemotherapy every weds it is now down to 3.5cm , I am feeling a bit low at the moment
Can't sleep. Last month, I got diagnosed with G2 invasive ductal carcinoma no vascular invasion. Tumor size is 7.5/5cm. I've kept it all together but broke down in heavy tears yesterday when I got the call that my chemo treatment starts on Nov 8. It was...
Hi, I had my mastectomy and nodal dissection yesterday and am thankfully now home. I've started to feel and itchy nipple, but I don't have one. Has anyone else felt this and did it settle? Tha ks in advance.
Hi everyone Has bloods taken today chemo tomorrow. Nurse mentioned liver enzymes are slightly elevated. So now I’m petrified! Anytime else experienced this?
Ok All so I have thought of something else and wondered what you all think! Since having my lumpectomy nearly 5 weeks ago I will be seeing my oncologist Monday. I found my resent lump when completing self examinations, however, can’t get used to my new...
I am trying to be practical--so two aspects--day to day living and clothing I am wondering/worrying how I will cope as i have no support. Age UK who it was suggested I contact have a waiting list in my area . The GP has done a social referral but as...
Hi all what is the difference between Medical and Clinical Oncologist please?
