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Hi all, I had my portacath inserted a few hours ago and I was wondering what to expect over the next 24 - 48 hours. It wasn't the most pleasant of procedures and my neck feels really weird. Sorry for the stupid question, but does the plastic tube they...
Hi there so today I was told I needed a full mastectomy on my left breast. Options to have implant or wait and have my own tissue used (tummy tuck). My head is all over the place, kind of knew this was coming but it’s not until you hear those words...
I'm not sure whether it's fine to write about my concern directly in this forum, but I'm currently feeling extremely urgent. It's been 3 weeks since the initial diagnosis of cancer. Today, I heard that her Ki-67 is 70%, and the nuclear grade is '3...
Hi, I’m really suffering with pains and aching everywhere from Filgastrim. I’ve had co codamol and ibuprofen but I’m still writhing about in pain. I’ve got my electric blanket on but nothing seems to be helping!, Does anyone have any tips? I am aldoduffrtung...
I had bilateral lumpectomies with SLE x2 1 week ago and recovering fairly well, how ever the sensation in my left armpit is quite different to the right. I have stinging, burning pain with loss of sensation in the arm pit and down the inside of my arm...
Hi all i don’t know where to start looking at information, mammogram, ultrasound, biopsies taken Friday, 1 lump 25mm another 7mm plus another possible in the armpit. told the larger is definitely cancer possibly the smaller also, surgery is also...
Hi all, I wonder if anyone could help me. I’ve had Stage 4 Lymphoma when I was younger and Thyroid Cancer in recent years and as a result of the intense radiotherapy I received, was given the opportunity to have a risk reduction mastectomy. Upon having...
Hallo I am new on here, been diagnosed in May and post surgery now. Awaiting radiation treatment Was wondering if anyone on here on hormonal treatment, was told need 10 years of tamoxifen and I am considering it. Anyone who opted out or stopped it...
Hi everyone I was diagnosed with triple positive grade 3 IDC plus DCIS in March 2023. It is considered stage 2b. I have been having neoadjuvant (before surgery) chemo therapy. 4 cycles of EC with G-CSF injections every three weeks and now I am having...
