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Hi all I’ve just recently had my first year mammogram Op last May for IDCgrade 1 stage 1 my mammo was 2 weeks yesterday I was told I would receive results 1-3 weeks I phoned Bcn today as not received results and feel extremely anxious she checked...
Hello everyone, I've been hanging around for a little while but I suppose whilst scared I didn't have anything specific to ask or say. I was diagnosed at 32 with DCIS a couple of months ago now and since then I've been waiting for scans and results...
Hello, is there anyone that has her2 positive breast cancer out there? I start chemo Thursday and am terrified of what’s to come over the next 7 months. Any advice?
Hiya ive had 10 pacataxol i start eec chemo on 4th july how did the eec affect anyone? I was told it was more intense ?
Hi all I was here a few years go. 2015 original diagnosis, didn't expect to be back again. Wondering if there's anyone with similar diagnosis? The site changed so not sure if I'm doing this right
Hi ladies Just wondering if anyone else has this and whether they've found any solution to it. My treated boob is rock hard in parts so would be interested to hear any feedback. I'm also waiting for surgery to fill side of boob with my own fat ...
Hi everyone, I've recently been diagnosed with her2 positive breast cancer with some lymph nodes which she also involved. I have finally finished all my scans and now waiting to see the oncologist before i start chemo and protein injections before...
Hi, I have bought a selection of stretchy turbans/bandanas which I wear most of the time but now we are in the middle of a heatwave I wondered if anyone knew what might be cooler to wear. I'm finding that I feel like taking them off at home when I get...
Hello to everyone. I joined the page several months ago but haven't felt ready to post but now I do so here goes. Following a routine mammogram I was diagnosed with Grade 2 invasive ductal carcinoma on both sides. I had lumpectomy and lymph node removal...
Hello! I'm Kay269, aged 54 and had my diagnosis this week of stage 2, grade 3 triple negative IDC. Treatment plan is being agreed on Tuesday next week. I'm feeling surprisingly calm about it at the moment and I'm not sure that's normal - though I expect...
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