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Hi joannie here , I’ve had lymph nodes removed from under left arm and had radiotherapy I’ve had to stop hrt 6 months ago after being on it 20 year im going through the most horrendous menopause putting weight on my tummy hot flushes can’t sleep. Help...
I've had 6 months of chemo IV and Radiotherapy. I thought I was done with Chemo but my oncologist said about hormone treatment and oral chemotherapy. Has any one else had this combo ....post treatment? AJ
I've had 6 months of chemo IV and Radiotherapy. I thought I was done with Chemo but my oncologist said about hormone treatment and oral chemotherapy. Has any one else had this combo ....post treatment? AJ
This is my first post, had my first chemo session yesterday for HER2 positive breast cancer, feeling very positive, minimal side effects at the moment. Wondering if there is anyone else that has just started their journey ?
Hello everybody! My last radiation therapy session was on November 4th. I now continue to take Anastrozole and get monthly Zoladex injections. I had a lumpectomy. I would like to know if any of you have experienced chest pain. So far I have no sensitivity...
Hello everyone I have just joined today - things are a bit raw as my diagnosis for lobular breast cancer was only confirmed on Thursday with my youngest daughter (20 on Valentine's Day) sitting beside me. I worry as a single mum without nearby friends...
Hi evwryone I have only recently been diagnosed after finding a lump and had follow up mammograms/ ultrasound and a biopsy (ouch) I have been told that I need an MRI scan to check both sides as I have calcifications on other side ( just got a call...
Hi all. I am due to have wide local excision with sentinel lymph node biopsy as a day case on Friday. Had my covid test today and now have to isolate so too much time to think! I am having the sentinel lymph node scan on Thursday (how painful is it...
Hi everyone , hope you’re all doing alright MOAN ALERT so as the title says , I’m feeling rough ! Finished chemo in September , surgery in November and RT in January. I’ve started hormone treatment in December and hopefully starting Abemaciclib...
Hi my name is Emily I’m currently 24 found out I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer and had spread up into my limp foul what way u spell it sorry,,,, I have currently finished 3 rounds of EC every two weeks as my body tolerate it so we’ll I had...
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