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Hi there I was diagnosed with HR+ BC at end of april, 14mm tumor with 2.1mm in sentinal node ( unlucky on that extra 1mm) I had an oncotype test which came back as 15. Based on all this the oncologist offered me 3 options, no chemo, 4 rounds of...
Hi, I am new to the Macmillian community page. I am currently supporting my mum though breast cancer. She was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer on the 6th September 2023. At the time of her diagnosis the treatment plan was to have a lumpectomy/removal...
Hello, I was just wondering if aesthetic mastectomies are a thing on the NHS. I’m awaiting MRI results and should they show a larger area to be removed then a mastectomy will be the recommendation. I am suddenly terrified by the thought of the end result...
Hi, I had a Magseed inserted in my breast on Friday and wondered if anyone else had had a reaction to this. After taking the dressing off the day after, my breast felt very itchy. I’m allergic to sticky dressings so thought it was that that had caused...
Hi, I've been taking verzenios 150mg for 6 months now. Bloods have always been good, I've got used to the adhoc dashes to the loo, but gradually my appetite has gotten terrible, to the point I don't know what to eat anymore. There are so many foods I...
...suitable for radiotherapy! I've been told to avoid sodium laurel sulfate too....any effective (and hopefully affordable!) suggestions please????? Thanks in advance
sorry am new to all this so million questions, I am sure you have all been in same situation at some point I have Fybromyalgia and IBS and several annoying conditions that stem from it all, as well as Breast Cancer ER-positive. Is there anyone else...
I am feeling rather negative today. I was diagnosed with DCIS in July and had surgery which went very well, no pain and recovered well. The results took 6 weeks to come through and I went to the appointment expecting to discuss radiotherapy only to be...
Hi fellow fighters & big cheer for pink October.hope everyone is doing well.I just needed a bit of info on what to expect.Its my first oncology appointment after successful wide local excision op on September 5th.tumour removed,margins clear,lymph nodes...
Hi to all the Abemaciclib users for early breast cancer - hope everyone is doing well! There was some new data announced at the annual scientific medical oncology congress (ESMO) over the weekend and I thought it would be interesting to share in case...
