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Hi All, i thought it was about time i reached out to this community, rather than trying to cope with it all on my own! I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in July and i'm actually having my last round of chemo next week but i have an...
Hello. This is a small painting l am doing as part of my recovery. I am recovering from surgery and waiting for results. It is based on autumn leaves and trees. I find art helps me to relax
Hello all, I am now to take Arimidex 4 days after my first Herceptin injection after my 6 rounds of Chemotherapy has come to an end. I have read the side effects, pretty grim! Are they really as bad?
Hello, I am shortly starting on these drugs. I’ve had chemotherapy/lumpectomy/Radiotherapy I have read about all the different side effects (can’t say I’m looking forward it) I am already an emotional wreck at the moment and cry at the drop of a hat...
I was diagnosed with multifocail er positive breast cancer beginning of Nov 22 and had a left breast mastectomy 2 weeks ago. Was so emotional and scared for the mastectomy and have been recovering well. Now been told will probably need chemo following...
I've finished chemo for HER2 and have to have one breast removed in January. I don't want reconstruction and asked to have both removed so I'm not lop-sided, but the surgeon has refused to do this at the same time. I've been told that I'll have to wait...
Hi I’ve been diagnosed with lymphoedema in my arm I’m devastated I was hoping to go back to work as a hairdresser next month but now don’t know if this will be feasible it’s swollen but not painful at moment waiting for compression band can anyone give...
Hello I gave finished chemo, had lumpectomy and starting radiotherapy in the new year I am now cancer free after the biopsy results from surgery. My Diagnosis was Gd 2 ER3 PRO HER2 positive. I am to have Herceptin inj for 9 months , however initially...
Wasn't sure whether to post this or not, but perhaps it will strike a chord with some people and help anyone feeling they're struggling alone? 3am ‘Twas the night before chemo Again, the dead hours Lights had shone distant This time is just...
Hi all I have finally succumbed to the dreaded coronavirus. I finished radiotherapy end of June and had a full lymph node clearance. Does anyone know if I am considered high risk still and should be asking for anti virals or if I am long enough past...
