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biopsy was done last week for suspected breast cancer, the doctor also ordered a CT scan which was done a few days later and would also like to do a biopsy of the lymph nodes, just waiting for this. Get the results on Thursday and as the day is getting...
Is anyone on ribociclib and suffering with sore eyes. My eyes are so painful and the eyelids too. I feel like the tears are burning my eyelids and just around my eyes. The optician said I have dry eyes and have been using hylo-forte but this doesn't seem...
Hi all, I’m new to the group and I was diagnosed in February with a grade 2 triple positive breast cancer. I was wondering if anyone has or is going through the same thing at my age and would like to connect further. all the best
Hi I had a review with my oncologist today and was surprised when he said that he did not think that the benefits of zoledronic acid infusions outweighed the risks. I was very surprised as I’d been expecting to begin them after some dental work next...
I have been having chemo (3 weeks on then a rest week) for 14 months and other than a small increase in my tumour which 5 sessions of radiotherapy stopped my condition has remained stable. For several weeks now my right foot has been swollen and my...
Morning, having thought was on a surgery/radiotherapy pathway found out Monday, post surgery, that need chemo too - gutted. Grateful of any top tips ahead of starting in 2 weeks! Thank you :)
I had a bilateral mx a week ago today. I had some lymph node involvement in the left side so full clearance. In the right of already had full clearance but they were going to have a root around in case they'd missed some. I have two drains in, one at...
Hello… I’m just back from the GP after finding a marble sized lump on my right breast. I was hoping for some reassurance from her but she looked very concerned and said she’d do an urgent referral. I know this is procedure for any new lump, but I’m...
Biopsies left me with awful bruising. That bought back how much trauma l have been carrying thanks to growing up with a sister with antisocial behaviour disorder who died in hospital over the height of covid. Kicked off a bad reaction to anything to do...
I have been crying all day. The breast clinic called me this morning and said they have found something on my mammogram. For those who don’t know me now (anxious Annie who posts all the time). I have had mastectomy, chemo and radiotherapy. Chemo ending...
