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Hi all I have HER2 +++ Grade 3, Stage 3 BC which is locally advanced in multiple lymph nodes. I also have a pancreatic cyst, unfortunately the type most likely to turn malignant, so Upper GI MDT will check that again next year. Would really like...
So I have had surgery to remove a lump and lymph nodes. I feel like I failed as gave up chemo after one treatment. The side effects were awful. I stopped because my mental health took a rapid decline to the point where I couldn't see a way out. Receiving...
Has anyone had a reconstruction for a single sided mastectomy a year or more after surgery? I was convinced I wouldn’t want one, but now I’m considering the option. Any information would be gratefully received xxxx
Hi I started chemo mid July. Since then I have had one short meeting with a registrar and that is it. Only ever had 15 mins with my oncologist, and that was in June. I had a short phone call with the registrar before each EC chemo to check side...
I keep getting painful muscle cramps. Why? Side of torso, hands, feet, calf's and today in my thigh!!! They are sporadic but very unpleasant. What causes this? I'm wondering if this is some sort of long term effect after chemo. I may even have asked this...
After being diagnosed with stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma grade 3 that was 40mm I had a skin saving nipple saving mastectomy with immediate reconstruction, the next day after physio I felt unwell and had to go back to surgery I had rupture and a arterial...
Hi Everyone I'm new to this group but unfortunately not new to the community. My dad is currently 6 weeks in to his cancer journey with devastating stage 4 malignant melanoma (with brain, lung and liver mets). I've been supporting him and doing everything...
Hi , Just joined today . On my second breast cancer journey ; 15 years ago had Ductal cancer in my right breast ,6months , 2 Lumpectomies, 6 gruelling months of Chemo , 15 days of radiation and Lamotrigine for years . Pretty much to the date 15...
Hi I’m awaiting my Oncotype score any help with this greatly appreciated x
I found a lump in my left breast , visited my GP and within a week I had my appointment at the Breast Clinic. I felt guilty taking an appointment as I was utterly convinced that the lump was insignificant. Following my consultation I had a mammogram,...
