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Hello everyone, I was given the news on Wednesday that what was initially thought to be primary breast cancer is now secondary BC. I found a lump just over 6 weeks ago by chance, no other symptoms, and fortunately because I am a nurse in the hospital...
I have recently had a mastectomy with no reconstruction. I am not planning on ever wearing a prosthetic. I am looking for a bra that will give support - probably though not necessarily underwired - I am 42d. I want the other side to be flat. It doesn...
Hi everyone So I start my chemotherapy treatment this Friday. I've been told that the treatment will make my skin more sensitive and probably won't be able to use my usual products that I'm currently using. Also I'm going to attempt the cold cap to...
Hello all I have just had my 1st Alendronic acid IV this morning and was not given any information about possible side effects. Can anyone let me know how they got on with this type of treatment. I know we are all different, but some kind of a heads...
Hi There I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer back in January after 2 inconclusive biopsies and a lumpectomy. Since then, I have had 2 wider excision biopsies to determine the treatment needed. It appears I am HERS2 positive and Oestrogen positive. ...
Hi, I have just done my 2nd chemo session, managed to survive the cold cap on both occasions but my hair is thinning out really quickly. Can’t decide whether to get it cut really short, shave it right down or just carry on and bear with it along with...
Hi all. Just when I was getting over the tiredness after 5 days of radiotherapy for early breast cancer, my skin has gone rogue and I have a tear underneath my breast where it joins my chest. An awkward spot. Have been given polymem non adhesive dressing...
Hello. A little update I'm due to start my chemotherapy 8th June. Not going to lie! I'm so frightened x
Hi ....after an urgent referral to the 'one stop' breast clinic, an ultrasound, 2 mammograms, core biopsy and MRI scan...I have my first breast surgeon appointment tomorrow. I have beed diagnosed with Grade 3 invasive breast cancer of no special type...
Hi,ive joined the ckub no ine wants to join! diagnosed on Thursday with grade 3,invasive, triple negative breast cancer. Absolutely terrified and feeling every emotion going! Chemo then surgery.
