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I was diagnosed with high grade dcis on 6th June, just 18 months after losing my sister to breast cancer. On top of the tumour is a 10cm x 9cm blood clot. Because of this, I am stuck as I can't move forward. Can't stop being scared, angry, and can't stop...
I was having dental treatment when i was originally diagnosed with breast cancer, i stopped the tredtment as i had four ops, chemo and radio znd just had enough going on. This year i reztarted the dental treattreatment however it was a different dentist...
Hello everyone…I’m sure you are all worried & anxious like me so thank you in advance for being here to share in that uncomfortableness. I just received my diagnosis 2 days ago, so I’m still a bit disconnected from the weight of that reality. My biggest...
Having trouble finding a NHS Dentist in area. Am I the only 1 having this trouble.
.I am 74 with recent diagnosis of grade 1 invasive ductal cancer of 1 cms. It is in right breast inside bottom left. I was told I need not take notes but I have not been given any written details of cancer type and treatment planned. Is this normal? I...
Hi everyone, I don't really know where to start or what to say just I'd like to chat with anyone who's gone through the same or similar as I seem to be the only young person I ever see at my chemo treatments ( obviously I know there will be plenty out...
Hello, This is my first time posting but I have been reading so many of your posts and one thing is for certain - you are all so so lovely, kind and supportive. My head is still swimming with lots of information to take in. I am 49. I was diagnosed...
That I would be reaching out to others with a diagnosis of breast cancer. Completely out of the blue found during a routine scan. Sending healing hugs to all the lovely amazing ladies on this forum
Currently undergoing chemo for er/pr negative, HER2+ breast cancer, c6cm, Grade 3, lymph nodes negative on scan. 6 of total 8 chemo cycles completed. Diagnosed in Jan this year at 45 years old. Family history of breast cancer and have had LCIS when...
Hello all I am about to start my 1st 7 day course of Filgrastim injections and wondered if there was any advise about taking the drugs and side effects people have experienced? I have no issue with injecting myself, but any tints to prevent brusing...
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