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I had TNBC 8 years ago in my left breast with no node involvement and been clear ever since. My question is about the likelihood of that cancer spreading into my right arm. I am in a lot of pain and it's probably tendonitis,but it's getting worse and...
Hi all , I recently got diagnosed with early stage breast cancer , I had one biopsy and was due to have another to check another calcification in the same breast but I decided to just have a mastectomy rather than wait any longer , I have an appointment...
Hi, I was wondering who has had a cold while having chemo and how long it lasted? I caught a cold about a week and a half ago and it’s still lingering and I’m feeling pretty rubbish, I guess it’s taking longer to fight off as I’m on chemo but just wondering...
I had core lymph node biopsy 10 days ago and despite paracetamol/ibuprofrn the pain is worsening every day. I know the result is cancerous but is this or the biopsy causing the pain Dont know where to put myself
H i I am being treated for breast cancer, had my fifth round last Friday ,was admitted to hospital on Wednesday with high temperature and infection, the same happened with the fourth round , I am still in hospital, bloods still not good, I am thinking...
Hi, I'm new here. My names Verity. I have breast cancer which has sadly spread. My latest hospital appointment was a depressing one, no good news at all and I've been given a terrible prognosis. I've not been able to tell my boyfriend this yet. I want...
Hi I am due to start chemo next week, having 4 cycles of EC followed by 4 x cycles of Paclitaxel, and have decided to use cold mittens and socks to try and prevent/reduce nerve and/or nail damage if I can. I have heard that Paclitaxel is the main...
Hi everyone, I’m new here and was told I had breast cancer six weeks ago, and a decision to treat with surgery was taken over four weeks ago. I won’t be seeing the surgeon to discuss the mastectomy until the middle of next week, ie five weeks and...
Hi all...currently sitting in the hospital waiting for my mastectomy. Think I'm second on the list so fingers xd it will be before midday. I'm nervous but not too bad, tired and could murder a cappuccino and a croissant! Just want this over with Xx...
Hi. I am 4 months since mastectomy and immediate implant reconstruction. In the last couple of weeks I have noticed a large blue vein running just above the scar on my breast. It hurts. Anyone experienced this. Thanks x
