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Had mastectomy end July. All went well & advised cancer free but chemo was recommended to keep it at bay. First chemo due Friday, 12 weekly sessions & immunotherapy. However for the past 2 weeks have had pain & soreness in remaining breast. Eventually...
Hi there Just wondering if anyone has had the same experience as me? i have breast cancer and have received and completed 4 treatments of EC two weeks apart. Both arms but particularly my left arm have become very tender and tight and it feels that...
Hi, I have recently had an operation for breast cancer -lumpectomy and lymph node removal. I’m am currently cancer free but recommended next treatment involves chemotherapy. My cancer was small but aggressive and HER2 responsive. The predict tool suggests...
I received my Oncotype Test score yesterday. It was very high (51). The Oncologist has recommended chemo, followed by radiotherapy and hormone therapy. I had chemo just under 4 years ago for a primary tumour in my right breast. I a m now about to...
Hi everyone, I just wanted to share that our Cancer Information team have shared a blog you may find helpful, which is called " Choosing bras after breast surgery . " You can read the blog here. If you need any help from the Community team, please...
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone in the group had to go through genetic test following diagnosis of breast cancer. If so, how were you communicated the results? Did you have a call from the doctor/geneticist? Thx
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Metastatic breast cancer to bones. Diagnosed 12/21. No cancer history. Excellent health. No conditions and no meds. Started Letrozole January 29 and Ribociclib March 24. Just finished first cycle. Please share your experiences with this drug. Side effects...
Hi all, I never thought I'd need support since being diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in January this year but turns out I do! I'm nearing the end of 6 months chemo with 5 days of Radiotherapy to follow in Nov. Just been told I'm to have...
Hi, I am considering breast reconstruction and have been given the option of Tissue Expander Implant surgery or LD Flap surgery I am not sure which one is better Has anyone experience of either of these
