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Hi I had my lymph nodes removed does that mean I can't have blood pressure and injections or blood taken in that arm
Hi Everyone, Just a quick query. I just wondered if anyone who had a triple positive grade 3 diagnosis with surgery, 3x EC and 3x Docetaxol , 5x radiotherapy and herceptin and anastrazole as treatment , have been offered neratinib as extended therapy...
I turned 30 years old recently, and in September 2022, I received a diagnosis of stage 3 breast cancer. The type of cancer I have is her 2 positive. Following the diagnosis, I underwent a lumpectomy, during which it was discovered that the cancer had...
Does anyone have experience of zoledronic acid infusions? I finished chemo early March and Radio early April and was getting ready to celebrate then was told I need 6 monthly zoledronic acid infusions-first one end of this week and I don’t know what to...
Hello all, I had a lumpectomy December 2022 & a 2nd op in January to clear margins. Radiotherapy was completed in March, but I’m still feeling discomfort & pain in my breast and underarm. If I attend any type of event eg, wedding or even a day out I...
Hello I was diagnosed with breast cancer in Jan had lumpectomy and lymph node removal surgery went well somedays I feel really low is this normal I'm waiting for two weeks off radiotherapy
Evening all I had my first dose dense Paciltaxel on Friday. One of the side effects I am experiencing is a constant dull pain, heavy achy legs and aching feet. I am still very active and gym going as I know it's not muscular and believe that any...
Hello New to the group. Had operation in Jan and radiotheraphy in late April. I am feeling very tired and exhausted all the time , cant do multiple tasks withour resting . Also experiencing a lot of night sweats , hot flushes and aches and pains....
Hi, I went to the GP with 2 pea sized lumps in my armpit on Friday. Had a breast exam and she said my left boob was ‘lumpy’ and I can still hand express (what I thought was) milk from both boobs a few years after ending breastfeeding. Should have gone...
I had breast cancer ten years ago with lumpectomy and radiotherapy and have been absolutely fine. Was discharged three years ago and my Tamoxifen was stopped. For the last three weeks I’ve had an itch in the same breast but no spot, just red with me scratching...
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