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Morning, I’ve been looking at this forum for a while debating whether to post something……. In December following my first screening Mammogram I was told I had widespread DCIS in right breast with the only surgical option being a mastectomy verses close...
Just to say hi. Last Thursda y, 23rd of March, I've received my biopsy results, which confirmed I had cancer. I will be treated in the Royal Marsden and my first appointment is next week. I'm scared.
Hi everyone, I found a lump in my breast some weeks ago and had an appointment at the breast clinic last week. At first it looked like a cyst but during the ultrasound, it was suddenly decided to biopsy both the lump and a lymph node that looked swollen...
Hi all , I’m booked in for a single mastectomy this month but found out yesterday that I’m eastrogen negative.. is anyone else been in a similar position?is this a bad thing ? Also can anyone please tell me possible further treatment after the masectomy...
I’m my goodness I am so so not doing well, I am so scared. I am known for being so resilient and the one who has everything together even when all is total chaos, but this is beyond me! I have appointment at 3:30 with the surgeon to plan next steps...
Hi. I'm new to this group and hoping to learn a lot from your experiences. I'm in my thirties, recently diagnosed with invasive carcinoma with mucinous features in the right breast. A shock to my system! Tumor is more than 3cm, and I'm just under a...
I have been taking Anastrozole for 3 months, I am still receiving herceptin and I have just finished a week of radiotherapy. l am having problems with lower backache and knee pain, I have started taking my Anastrozole at night to see if it makes any...
Hello everyone, I have read from reliable sources that lemon and ginger infusion, when consumed daily, increases immune system function. There is a study that claims that it fights against cancer. Of course, do your own research. I boiled...
Hello, Just been to the doctor's as I've had pain in my breasts She found a lump in each breast and has put me through for emergency referral for next Tuesday. She said it's 80% likely to be blocked duct. I breastfeed over 14 months ago and have...
Hi, this is my first post, so hello all I was diagnosed with DCIS & also breast cancel in my right breast and had my mastectomy at the start of February this year. During my follow up appointment with the surgeon, I was advised that one of four axillary...
