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Hi, everyone asked about this tablet couple of months ago and I start it on 28th I know I have to take because I high risk of recurrence, but worried about lung infection and blood clots which can be fatal I read anyone else anxious about that
Hi I had my lumpectomy and lymph node removal last Thursday. How long does it usually take to get your results ? Also is slight swelling normal ? many thanks
After having 3×EC which I coped with quite well I had my first round of Doc on 23/12 and within days couldn't stand . I got a emergency consultation with my oncologist who said it was palmer planter (hand and foot) and gave me medication to help but it...
So recently my hair regrowth has really bothered me. I finished intravenous chemotherapy back in August and my hair has been re-growing. My long term hormone therapy and cancer growth inhibitors effect hair regrowth I know, but I used to have long brown...
Hi...just been newly diagnosed I felt lump and saw GP referral then to breast clinic .A waiting MRI but already know I'll be having chemo , surgery , radiotherapy..seems like a huge mountain to climb. I'm scared. Referral to oncologist tomorrow ,all this...
Hello I have just been diagnosed with DCIS in my right breast and have the options of lumpectomy with radiotherapy or mastectomy with reconstruction for treatment. I would be interested in hearing from others with similar experiences. My diagnosis...
Good morning xxx To all the wonderful ladies who offered support and words or wisdom ( therefore everyone in this forum ) CT results received!! I am so pleased to tell you that everything is completely clear and no additional cancer can be detected...
Hi,. I'm new here and just wanted to say my journey is still going on for now. I was diagnosed with 2cm breast cancer lump in September, had it removed in October with sentinel lymph node surgery and lumpectomy. Once wounds healed, had 5 sessions of radiotherapy...
I feel like a fraud even being here. I’ve had no diagnosis. I’ve a large lump (2 cm ish) in my breast, and have been referred by my GP via urgent 2 week referral. I am filled with dread. I have had lumps before, but really this feels different. And...
Hi, as my cancer is not curable, I have chosen to not take the oral chemo offered to me but I'm having family members trying to persuade me otherwise. I really don't want to have this treatment because I've had some horrible infections relating to the...
