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I have been diagnosed with invasive grade 2 DCIS left breast. I have already had surgery for a previous cancer, along with radiotherapy, so the only option is a mastectomy. Lymph nodes are clear. Have MRI and CT scan booked for tomorrow. I’m just...
Just to say to all ladies whatever stage a lot of people are living with metastatic disease and ok has it’s moments but in todays world we are living better for longer .. today was first day I realised I am one of those ladies .. but I’m here so many...
I’m from a very high risk genetic background (not BRCA, but BRCA equivalent) and the decision has been made to remove a growing lump as they cannot seem to get an answer about what it is with biopsies (five needles and all were perfectly normal breast...
Hi all, I am new to this site. I recently had a mammogram and have been recalled for further investigation and possibly a biopsy. My mammogram detected calcifications in my right breast. I will be attending the hospital on Friday. I am so concerned...
Hi everyone I have been cancer free for 1 year and I am so grateful and feel so lucky. I feel I now need to speak to people who have been through the same as me because I am struggling to move in with some things and I feel the only people who can...
hi everyone I am experiencing a very sore scalp , I am at day 17 in my first 21 day cycle of EC and Filgrastim, I am losing hair and wondered if anyone has any advice. Thanks Julie
I have been persuaded that "the outcomes are better" with breast conserving surgery rather than a mastectomy, but I have the operation coming up and feel like I've been railroaded into something that is not right for me. What outcomes are better? ...
Hi Does anyone know if changing the brand changes the side effects …. Or if you change from one brand to another - does your body need to get used to the new brand? X
I am five weeks post lumpectomy. For the last week or so, I have had an increasing amount of pain in my boob. It doesn’t feel like it is coming completely from the surgery sites, but more close by. I also have a lump that’s kind of a banana shaped and...
Hi all, I had surgery end of June 21 for early breast cancer, I was very lucky it had not spread to my lymph nodes and only needed radiotherapy I am on Letrazole for 5 years. My first 12mth scan all clear. For the last 2 days I am Suddenly very tender...
