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I was surprised to find I have dcis. I'm 56 with no cancer in my family (other than my father had prostate & skin cancers), but not any females with cancer in the family. It is Grade 2, hormone rec +, HER neg and only 9 mm in size. I don't smoke or drink...
I have been on Letrozol for nearly three years and my mobility is becoming more and more limited. I can only climb steps one foot at a time (my right leg not able to support my weight) and I have to walk arm in arm with my partner as have lost confidemce...
Hi, 3 months ago I had my routine 3 yearly mammogram and a lump was found (for the life of me I couldn’t find it!). After having biopsies it was the worst news. 3 months on and I have had a lumpectomy on my right breast and 7 lymph nodes removed. Good...
Hi, I just got told my diagnosis yesterday. Felt very calm and unreal yesterday but hitting me more today after waking up at 3 am! Was a total shock as no symptoms or felt anything. I thought I was called back because they didn't get good mammogram views...
Hello there. I was diagnosed with breast cancer 11 weeks ago. I had a lumpectomy and lymph node biopsy on 17th August. I am now waiting for results. Waiting is awful and I sometimes feel alone because I’m trying to carry on as usual but there are times...
Hi all , Has anyone had radiotherapy in the prone position ( face down ) and if so at which UK hospital ? I have been reading that with left side breast cancer this radiotherapy position protects the heart and lungs . Does any one have any thoughts...
Hi out there. Anyone in the same boat as me?on I started Tamoxifen just under a year ago after being diagnosed and treated for bilateral breast cancer. The problem I am facing has been constant bladder infections which seem to have sorted themselves...
...What a lovely place, should have joined sooner! I found a lump in November 2021, ER+ grade 2 breast cancer. After the surgeon explained all options with honesty, I was feeling a bit unsure, so she suggested an extra option: take Leztrozole for a few...
hello,my wifes just had a mastectomy,and is looking for a silicone protheses,looking for advice please,we were looking at the one you pump up expensive but they did look good and comfy to wear,has anybody bought one and are they worth the money also does...
