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Hi everyone, I wonder if any of you have ever in a similar situation! Was diagnosed with DCSI Invasive end of May 2023. Have had 3 surgeries and the 3rd being mastectomy in August. All been good and I’m feeling fine. I had tried for a job before the...
Hi everyone had My Mastectomy a week ago my drain came out yesterday I am desperate for a bath any advice please
Hi all. I had my infusion two weeks ago and ended up spending a week in hospital following it because of side effects (flu symptoms, really high temperature, being sick, dizzy. I actually blacked out twice in the hospital.It’s been exactly one week since...
Had my infusion yesterday and feeling/coping with the side effects. Obv I have a temperature/fever but how high is too high? It was 39.3 earlier I’m taking paracetamol which has brought it down for now to mid 38s. reluctant to call my treatment line cause...
feels a bit surreal to be here. yesterday 22/8/23 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. My initial biopsies of a lump came back ‘all clear ‘but the surgeon advised a lumpectomy due to the changes within the lump. At the time they noticed some calcifications...
Hello, i got diagnosed with grade 2 invasive lobular breast cancer a few months ago, since then i have had a lumpectomy with lymh node removal, my results then get sent for an onco type test which has now come back saying that radiotherapy is the best...
Hi, Today I had a titanium marker placed. I want to fly to Ireland to see family and wonder if this is likely to set off the security machine and if I should get a letter to explain? I didn't think to ask when it was being placed. Thank you,
Hello, I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. They said it’s grade 1, HR positive and awaiting her2. Yesterday I received a call to say I should come in for a second ultrasound to check the calcifications on either side of the lump. I am so sca...
Well waiting for my biosopy results from calfications found on my right breast after my first manogram just wanting to know what's coming next and I can face it but am scared incase need mri scan I am petrified off them I had a couple of them put my last...
So had my muga today.another hurdle done.hope all is OK with result,just need to start chemo now.hope everyone is ok big hugs.x
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