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Hi, I had five lymph nodes removed just over a year ago. For the past four months the scar has been getting sorer, swollen and more and more painful. I have been told that it is just nerve pain. Has anyone else had a similar experience?
Hi ladies, I am 5 weeks out of 5 sessions of radiotherapy. I have noticed in the last couple of weeks the outside of my nipple is significantly darker than the non radiotherapy side. Has anyone else experienced this? Thanks Sarah
Hi I have only been told a week ago I have stage 2 breast cancer
Hi , I wondered if anyone had any experience with receiving news that they had more than one lump in the same breast? I have IDC grade 2, ER+,PR+, HER2- 12mm confirmed through biopsy but Breast MRI confirmed a 2nd 9mm lump hiding behind it. Unable to...
Hi all I am.triple positive BC diagnosed end December 2022 surgery 7 February 23, treatment started 3 May 23, I’ve had 3 sessions of Docetaxel, Carboplatin and 2 Herceptin injections but due to various issues the first, second and now forth have been...
Hi there. I am seven weeks out of radiotherapy after lumpectomy and bi lateral mammoplasty. Over the last couple of days I have been experiencing really sharp pains in the side of the lympectomy. They are like a needle stabbing me and then goes away....
Asking for advice/anything similar..Had my 5 days of radiotherapy in March. Had a nasty cough & sore throat in April, June & now another bout. Had short dose of antibiotics for first 2. Went to GP today who has give me Gaviscon, as said silent reflux...
Hello. My lovely daughter was diagnosed yesterday. We are both feeling devastated and overwhelmed. I want to be there for her every step of the way but just don't know what to do. We all want to 'put things right' for our children when they have troubles...
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone who has been on trastuzumab emtansine had side effects of a swollen eye and if so how did you deal with it. My eye is swollen inner upper lid. Thanks
I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer in both breasts. I did find a lump in one but the mammogram showed it also in the other breast. It’s likely to be generic as I have a strong family history of BC. I’ve decided on eradicating it permanently...
