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Hi, recently diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer and I'm due to start chemotherapy and immunotherapy on the 21st. A nurse spoke to me about wearing a cold cap and I'm unsure what to do. If I knew I definitely wouldn't lose any hair then I'd be...
Hi all, I’ve had a core biopsy which told was B3 or, from google, of uncertain malignant potential and needed further tests. Had a vacuum assisted needle biopsy of the 7mm area and at the same time they’ve removed it all last week, just waiting on result...
Wondering if anyone can help.. Diagnosised in Nov 22. Lobular BC ER + Dec 22 had clear CT Scan. February 23 had a lumpectomy with full auxilliar node clearance. Pathology from this was 30mm ( not clearly detected,) area of disease - multi focal with...
Sorry for asking similar questions again but.....I had a single mastectomy in July last year with immediate implant and although I was told it would probably be temporary due to having radiotherapy, after reading a lot of things on here and other sites...
UPDATE MY SCAN IS TOMORROW 22ND AUGUST!! JUST GOT CANCELLATION!! Hi all I have had breast cancer twice.1st time was in 2010I had Invasive ductal carcinoma,Her2+Bilateral mastectomy, tram flap reconstruction, Chemo, Radio, herceptin and hormone therapy...
I had breast cancer last year, I'm getting itchy skin and cramps. Is anyone else getting the same problem.
Hi. Has anyone else had constipation while taking anastrazole? Don't particularly want to make laxido a regular part of my life but seem a bit bunged up this month. Also not sure if it's a cumulative reaction or the particular brand I am on.
I am new to this situation Just thought life was perfect but sadly not currently the case. I have a left breast cancer probably a stage 2 hopefully no worse. Just wanted to say hello anyway! Have so many positives from happy times with my partner.
Hi, I’m due to have my first Lipomodelling session next week and have been advised to get some shapewear shorts to wear post op. They expect to take fat from my stomach but this will be decided on the day. Can anyone recommend a post op compression...
Hi everyone received my diagnosis last Thursday. Had MRI on Saturday so waiting for confirmation of those results before Consultant can confirm treatment. His initial prognosis was positive it can’t confirm t l Friday. I’m in limbo don’t know whether...
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