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Hello everyone I had the dreaded letter and attended the recall appointment last Wednesday. Unfortunately they found a lump and did a core biopsy. The doctor couldn't tell me much other than it was indeterminate and not typical. I couldn't really get...
I am still waiting for my fist appointment to see the oncologist/Dr since receiving my results. Are there any tips to make sure skin and body before any operations or Radiotherapy or Chemo starts. Just want to make sure I'm ready for anything thats...
Hi, I’ve recently been diagnosed with ILC & DCIS following first routine mammogram screening. I have no symptoms so it was a complete shock! Next steps are smx with reconstruction. I have to decide on which reconstruction. I’m thinking about DIEP but...
I had breast cancer two years ago. I have forgotten all about the agonising waits. A recent surveillance mammogram has identified calcifications. The wait time for the stereotactic biopsy at a regional hospital is nearly six weeks - then the lab and...
Hi all , I have just had my routine mammogram last week and received a recall letter to go in this Friday , I’m scared to death , 10 years ago I found a lump and a biopsy was done which was found to be a fibrodaema , they left it as said it’s ok to leave...
Has anyone else had or having the experience of having a brother or sister with terminal cancer as a single parent having to decide who to leave thier child in the care of in the event of thier death l don't think my sister is making the right desicion...
Hi, I’m new here and decided to join to hear from like minded people going through an emotional rollercoaster. I finished radiotherapy one month ago but suffering the after effects of chemo and neuropathy. Have also found myself questioning what’s stopping...
Hi, I've come to the end of treatment for a large lobular tumour that was missed on a routine mammogram only a year earlier. Resulted in mastectomy. I've seen this is the case for a lot of lobular ladies. On to yearly mammograms for my remaining breast...
I have my breast op tomorrow & although this sounds silly are you able to use shower gel in the morning before I go.i have been told not to use deodorant or creams but shower gel not mentioned thanks.x
Just wanted to share that I’ve made it to the end of my chemo journey - 4 rounds of EC and 4 rounds of Paclitaxel! Now to see oncology about endocrine drugs for next 7 years, surgery for clearer margin and then radiotherapy!
