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Been diagnosed last week with breast cancer that’s spread to my spine,got consultant appointment on Tuesday to discuss treatment plan,they said it can’t be cured but can be managed and will be life limiting.I just seem to be crying all the time,it’s on...
Hi guys, really struggling today, people say you are so strong, I'm really not, inside I'm falling apart, I'm so annoyed with myself, I started off so positive, I knew it wouldn't be easy, I'm only on cycle 2 of 8 cycles, I just don't know how I'm going...
Hi everyone I’ve been taking Letrozole for 5 weeks as the final step of my treatment — will be taking 2.5mg daily for 5+ years. I had surgery in July 2022, then 6 rounds of chemo (3 x ECT & 3 x Docetaxel) and then 15 radiotherapy sessions. Radiotherapy...
Hi all I've done 6 rounds of chemo had surgery now awaiting radiotherapy but seroma on my lymph node keeps refilling and I worried about having radiotherapy to old lymph node site I don't want to get lymphodema has anyone had a problem s xx
I was diagnosed with her 2 positive breast cancer sept 22. 6 cycles of chemo , calbepentin and doctaxel alongside phesgo injections. pet scan 20th Jan showed partial response Nodes in neck and under arm reduced. had lumpectomy and axillary node clearance...
My GP recently contacted me - after my annual diabetes check - because my results had rocketed from 63 to 89 and I have since had my metformin dosage quadrupled!!! This is the second time tthis has happened. The first was around the the time I stared...
Hi, I got the diagnosis last week, go for lumpectomy surgery in a couple of weeks, the need chemo and radiotherapy afterwards. Been told I'll need at keast 6 months off work, which means going on ssp. Where do I begin with a new claim of UC, going from...
Hi everyone i had a hard lump on my right inner side of breast checked on weds. After a Mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy the nurse practitioner broke the news that she was pretty sure it was cancer but the good news was there didn’t seem to be any swelling...
Hi All, I have been on tamoxifen for just over 3 weeks and seem to be having problems with my eyes. They are really dry and watering constantly. Has anybody else suffered in this way. Susie
So it’s been a year since diagnosed with stage 3 invasive duct breast cancer, I’ve finished all treatment expect infusions every 6 months but the lump where I had my lumpectomy still hurts or I’ve noticed it more, is it just me as it’s a year worrying...
