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I was diagnosed in October with HERT 2 grade 3 agreesive invasive breast cancer. I have just had my second chemo session, and wondered if anyone would share any tips with me. thank you
Hi all, I've been on Tamoxifen for at least 8 weeks and that's fine - no problems. Radiotherapy completed about 4 weeks ago but in the last week I've had horrendous indigestion day and night. I've also been on antibiotics for my tooth of which the...
Hi all, Im new to the group. So my 5th, last session of Rad finished yesterday.. hooray. Sadly my 1st session jaded the rest as was not a good experience at all. They assumed that i knew what to do, where to go etc and well, it all got a bit much and...
Hi. I have completed chemo,radiotherapy and 2 ops I am now taking daily exemestane tablets (i will have to take for 5 years), Goserelin injections every 4 week (which I have been told I will have for 10 years, ) and zoledronic acid drip infusions every...
Hi, I’m having a mammoplasty next week and I’m feeling very anxious about it. I’ve already had a lumpectomy and full lymph node removal, followed by chemo. I am a 38HH cup and will be reduced to a D cup. There is a chance I will lose my nipple and although...
My husband was diagnosed with a brain tumour 5 weeks ago ( found accidentally on mri ) That was a shock then 2 weeks later I got a breast cancer diagnosis . to say I’m still spinning is an understatement , I’m hoping I’ll get to grips with it by talking...
Hiya, I am due to start Chemo in the next week or so - 3 sessions of EC and 3 sessions of Docetaxal. Can any of you lovely ladies recommend any supplements, diet or ANYTHING I can start to take before, during and after to help keep me as fit and healthy...
I am 62, had a letter reminding me of my 3 year Mammogram - was checking my breasts and found a bit of a ridge, mentioned it to the scan ladies at the time of my scan in August all came back clear according to the letter. I was still concerned so rang...
I had planning session this morning for radiation on left breast. Unfortunately I could not do the breath holding technique and am now concerned about what this means ? The radiologist said they will work round it but didn’t explain how. Anyone else been...
Hi all, Just wanted to join and to say hello and share my story. I was diagnosed with Hert 2 Positive Grade 3, invasive and aggressive breast cancer in May 22. Recently been given the all clear, after 6 rounds of chemo and a mastectomy. I remained so...
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