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Confirmed diagnosis yesterday of Imflammatory breast cancer. Had an MRI and CT scan. going to see oncologist next Tuesday to discuss treatment plan. everything has happened so fast- 2 weeks from GP referral to diagnosis. still stunned and shocked...
hi im new here , im really struggling with everything atm, on thursday i was diagnosed with breast cancer that has spread to my lymph nodes under my arm, i am having a ct scan this afternoon to see if the cancer has spread, im also having an mri on...
Hi I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer last may and had WLE X2 and radiotherapy now on leterozole. Also diagnosed with melanoma in June 2022 . I have notice effected breast is warmer than the other. Has anyone else this ?
Hello, Just joined the community. What a rollercoaster of emotions the last few weeks have been, found what I thought must be a cyst in left breast 3 weeks ago but thought better get it checked out, was seen at the gp the same day and referred to...
Can anyone advise if it is normal that my breast is swollen and painful some days and not on other days. I am hopeful some days, that I have turned the corner and recovered from the surgery and then experience a swollen and painful breast on other days...
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer 2 weeks before Christmas and apart from my husband I didn't tell anyone as I didn't want to ruin Christmas for everyone I have been a nurse for over 20 years which has helped and hindered me since my diagnosis...
Good evening lovely people. I’m feeling anxious whilst I wait for the hospital to contact me for pre-chemo bloods and give me a potential start date for my ECx3, initially. Please can anyone advise when they were fitted for their cold cap? I think waiting...
Hello, think there was a post about this but can’t find it. Any cream or something I can use? My toenails have a different texture (best I can explain), there’s bruises on both toe n fingernails, toes have turned kinda purplish and itch a bit. Doc has...
Hi all I had my first zoledronic acid infusion on Thursday and started Abemaciclib on Friday. Only been on 2 days and the nausea is killing me. Has anyone else had this? Is it the fusion or Abemaciclib. I can’t believe I feel so sick. The anti sickness...
Hi lovely people. I have had three rounds of EC which tolerated pretty well - moved to 9 weeks of Paclitaxel this week every week with every third week Carboplatin. I’m absolutely exhausted and feel very low - next treatment due next tuesday. Im worried...
