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Hi Newby here, I was diagnosed with HER2 breast cancer on the 9th March, had a Lumpectomy and breast reduction surgery on 20th March, healing well. I go see my wonderful surgeon this Friday for my post op.
Just been diagnosed with breast cancer still in shock but trying to stay hopeful! ️
I am on Anastrozole and was diagnosed with osteopenia last week. I could not believe it. I exercise, eat well and worked as a Primary School teacher until last year, lots of walking and standing. I saw the GP to discuss going on bisphosphonates/ other...
Hi I’m new to this community. I was diagnosed in February and it’s certainly been a club that no one wants to join.. The journey has been a rollercoaster. I’ve since just had a mastectomy (a week ago) on my right breast. I had two tumours one being 28...
Having a miserable time on Letrozol, Joint pain, mood swings, hot flushes. brain fogg etc.etc. Its been suggested to go onto Venafaxine, which is an antidepressant. Has anyone tried this? does it help? Can you become reliant on anti depressants? Its...
Well, after a long road, ongoing since last year, got my final Herceptin treatment on Friday. Just 4 years of Anastrazole to carry on with. Grateful for what's been done for me, however, lost my hubby Graham suddenly and unexpectedly last June, 3 days...
Hi How long are your ribs sore for, following radiotherapy? mine was 5 days in February and I’m still sore…. Thanks
Good afternoon everyone , I have just joined the group and have already felt reassured by some of the pairs I have read , it’s so nice to be among those who understand. I was diagnosed with a stage 2 lump last September which I had removed along with...
Hi all, Had breast cancer last year, had the op in June, was put on Letrozole afterwards which I'm not impressed with. I had BC the first time over thirty years ago, and can't remember much about aches and pains after the lumpectomy. I had masses of...
I found a lump in my left breast. This breast has affectionately been known as ‘The Awkward Tit’ as is doubled in size over the course of a week a few years back - I went through the 2 week fast track & a couple of monthly follow ups. It turned out that...
