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So I am again panicking, have just come up to bed and there is a dark patch on my tena lady, went loo and it is definitely blood. It's more than spotting I would say but I think its stopped now. What do I do? Do I call my BCN or my GP? I've been on Tamoxifen...
Hi can anyone advise how to chat with HER2+ patients? Thank you
Am in remission from BC 2 yrs 6 months.Last mammogram was clear in February 2023, however got a letter for another in September! Now I am worried why I need another so soon. This happen to anyone else? Thanks
Anyone any comments to make on this drug?
My mum has been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer (triple negative). The breast cancer spread to her lungs, causing reoccurring fluid build up in her left lung. She has a collapse lung, her lung now is as 70%, she has a rocket tube inserted so the...
Here's a new thread for chemo discussions this June, as the existing threads were getting a little long. If you're looking for earlier discussions, you can find them in the Feb/Mar thread here and the April/May thread here You can find the...
Hey!! I’m new to this so wanted to say hi also I have a question. I had breast cancer 18 months ago and I’ve just started a new relationship which is my first one since diagnosis and I’m really struggling with my confidence and also body confidence as...
Hi, I a not new to this, it’s my second diagnosis, but in February I has a mastectomy for a stage 2 grade 3 diagnosis…. Am upset because my family and friends seem to think I am ok with everything, when I a not…..I am feeling really low, just do not know...
Hi new to the forum. I am 4 weeks post lumpectomy and sentinel node removal and have my follow up appointment this week I’m looking for some info as the last few days around my scar has started to become firm and bruised and feels quite sore is this normal...
Not sure if anyone has been in similar position but I recently was successful in getting a teaching job with September start after taking time out to have my last 2 children. However last week I was diagnosed with DCIS and will be having mastectomy with...
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