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Hello, I am 1 year post treatment finishing. I was diagnosed with grade 3 oestrogen positive, her2 positive breast cancer, with multiple tumours in the breast and lymph nodes were involved. my treatment (chemo, mastectomy and radiotherapy) was very...
Hi I’m Dawn and currently under going chemo and immune therapy for breast cancer Her 2 Negative and brac positive but I’m a fighter and I’m not out and have no intention of quitting this planet but I’m so frustrated with my hair currently at that fluffy...
Hi , my 35 year old daughter was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer and cancer cells in her lymph nodes in her arm pit 5 days ago she hrs positive, I’m so worried
Hi I’m after a little bit of your knowledge please. I finished radiotherapy at the end of last year, following a lumpectomy and lymph node removal on my right breast. However over the last few weeks I’ve had a full ache in my arm pit and side of breast...
Wasn't expecting results today as they called me yest to say they weren't ready but they wanted me to go anyway for the dressings. They had 99% of results. Nothing in the lymph node or around the lump itself! Got to have radio and the tabs. I won't know...
Hi everyone So last Monday 27th March, after being told by my consultant that my op would be scheduled for approx 5-6 wks due to dr strikes, I’m guessing I could expect to be given a date at beg of May. However I received one of those wonderful NoCaller...
I am having 12 Paclitaxel and carboplatin and so far have had two treatments. My colitis has played up for the last 4 days (started the day after treatment). I was warned by my consultant it could happen but I was just wondering if anyone has had similar...
hi I had a left side mastectomy and full auxiliary node clearance 8 days ago now. Thd drains are a nuisance now and I can’t wait for them to be out. Hopefully today I’ve seen signs of them slowing down so fingers crossed. I have a question however...
Hi there! I was diagnosed with breast cancer Her2 Positive in February. It’s taken so long for the treatment to start as there had to be loads of scans before and a three weeks wait for chemo. I’ll be having my first cycle of EC tomorrow and one part...
Hello i’m new to this forum - I’ve recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. I have 2 lumps in my left breast - 1 lump is invasive ductal carcinoma grade 2 and the 2nd lump is benign. I’m having a contrast MRI scan on Tuesday to find out the extent...
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