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hi I ’m recovering from my surgery and wanting to buy a swimming costume with pockets and I was wondering what I would need to put inside and what type of material it should be ? Any suggestions would be much appreciated
Has anyone been diagnosed with eye mets?
Hi there, can anyone tell me if mouth ulcers are a normal side effect with radio therapy for breast cancer? - I finished a 5 day course 4 days ago - and tonight noticed the skin on the inside of my cheek seems to be peeling away - I know mouth ulcers...
Hi I'm 2 years after treatment for breast cancer, involving breast reduction in that breast and implant in the other. Microcalcifications just found on yearly mammogram, so a little fed up and concerned about this. Plan is to biopsy in a few days...
Hi there, Sorry if this seems silly but I'm struggling with no answers. So around 7 weeks ago I found a rash on my right breast thought nothing of it and then found a lump/swelling under my right armpit, I already had a mammogram back in 2019 due...
Hi, I’m newly diagnosed with ER and PGR invasive ductal Casanova in both breasts. HER negative. It’s genetic it seems and the cancer is likely to return over time. I have a strong family history of BC. I’ve accepted the fact I am to have a double mastectomy...
Hi can anyone tel me if the zoladex 3 monthly injection is a larger needle than the 1 month injection? X thanks
I was diagnosed yesterday with triple negative breast cancer in two lumps and a lymph node. Had an MRI scan, so awaiting results to check its not spread, to check a further smaller mass (potentially just tissue) and to have a plan of action. Doctor was...
Hello,I am new to this forum and would love to hear peoples opinions about anastrozole which is given to breast cancer patients. I was diagnosed stage 2. I've had the lump removed but not the whole breast. They managed to save my nipple. I was given...
Just had to vent, I had op 7 weeks ago, and was expecting my radiotherapy to start about 8 weeks later, I am still awaiting an appointment with oncologist, the waiting is really stressing me out and I'm not sure why. I guess I just want it all over now...
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