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Hi I'm new to the site. Thought it was time see that I am not the only one with my thoughts and feelings. I was diagnosed with 2 forms of breast cancer. Last December 22. Had my op the week of xmas. Started a new job back in October. Its been a ride...
We have all heard the same question ,How are you doing with the same auto pilot answer, oh I'm doing ok,before they quickly change subject to the weather or the price of shopping. Personally I wish sometimes they didn't ask especially when I am having...
Is anyone taking supplements that were either recommended by medical staff or have chosen by yourself to take them to help boost health? I take magnesium, zinc, folic acid and Vit D3 all without checking with medical team…wondering if that now is stupid...
Morning everyone I was diagnosed this week with Stage 2 ductal invasive breast cancer, I have had a PET-CT scan and waiting for an MRI. The plan at the moment is to try and shrink the lump 25mm before the lumpectomy but that’s dependent on the results...
Newbie here. I did not know that MacMillan had an online forum so set up my own blog when I started on this journey. It is weirdly satisfying about writing stuff down. Anyway, breast cancer treatment is underway. Week 4 of 24 weeks of chemo/immuno which...
Hey Sorry another question. some days the lump in my breast hurts I can actually feel it hurting is this normal or just maybe in my head as I’m overthinking ? xx
Hi. I had a lumpectomy on 27th September and my steri strip is still in place. 17 days have passed now. Should I leave it until it comes away or should I remove it?
Just understanding a bit more about the pathology report and wonder if any other people have similar results or been offered tumour profiling test I’m T1b grade 2 NO lymph node Involvment ER8 which I understand means ER positive and PR7. her2 negative...
Hi all I finally got good news today. There was no cancer in the nodes my surgeon took last month. I'll be having Radiotherapy and maybe chemo. The last month since my operation has been a rollercoaster as I was hospitalised with an infection and was...
