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Hi everybody, I'm new to this forum. I found a lump in my breast at the end of August and was told On 28th September I had a hormonal type of breast cancer. I'm still waiting to see the oncologist but I have been told I will have to have chemo and surgery...
Wasn't sure what to name my subject.or where to post. But here goes. I had a lumpectomy and some lymph nodes removed in April this year. Having been told it was cancer and there was a shadow but a biopsy was taken and they said it was nothing to worry...
Hey All, I had mastectomy in March, started Chemo in June, hopefully Chemo will end next week before radiotherapy. I have a CT scan on Monday to see if there are anymore tumours, I’ve been reassured there shouldn’t be due to the intensity of treatment...
Hello This is my first time on any online forum, so I'm not quite sure how it all works. I got diagnosed with breast cancer last month. It is in both breasts. Operation this Friday (wide incision both sides and removal of two lymph nodes on both sides...
Hi I just wonder whether anybody could recommend any retreats in the UK. I just feel I need to get away and spend some time by myself. Any suggestions?
I start my week of Radiotherapy on Thursday and to be honest I don't know what to expect. I guess everyone is different, I was just wondering if anyone had any hints or tips for it. Thanks
Hello, 3 weeks ago I noticed my left breast was a bit pink. Didn't think much about it . 10 days ago felt it in the shower and thought it was a bit heavier and swollen. Couldn't feel a lump exactly though the skin felt a bit thick. Saw GP who referred...
Hi all My husband has just been diagnosed with bowel cancer hot on the heels of my diagnosis of breast cancer in February this year. We are both 50 - so relatively young - and it seems so bloody unfair. We're currently on the dreaded two week wait for...
Hi Has anyone done the move more program, I start it tomorrow supposed to be good. But if anyone has done it, what do you wear. Gym stuff? Not sure. Thanks
Went to scan as had change in shape was not expecting anything to be found so only 48 hours ago I was told out right by Dr that she's 90 percent sure it's cancer before the biopsy results come back so what the hell do I do now
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