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Hi, made the decision to sign up this morning to share my story and get support from those in the know. I’m 44 and found a lump in my left breast mid August. Been diagnosed with triple negative bc and about to start 8 cycles of chemo prior to surgery...
I was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in my bones in July, 14 years after my original diagnosis, which I was told was treatable but not curable. I am now taking letrozole and undergoing immunotherapy which includes having a monthly injection. The...
Hi folks I was was diagnosed with primary breast cancer DCIS last month and have a lumpectomy this month on the 17th, I had my pre assessment on Tuesday the 4th of this month they asked how I was feeling and all I could say was I don’t know if I’m in...
Hi, I’ve just attended my first appointment and been told I’ve got breast cancer; waiting results to decide treatment path - you never think it’s going to be you!
hi can anyone give me a name of a cream that my wife can use for mastectomy discomfort,thanks
Hello, I'm new to this forum. Eight weeks ago I found a lump in my left breast and so far have had breast conservation surgery with removal of the sentinel lymph node for biopsy. The surgery was successful on the breast as the tumour was completely removed...
Well I ve had my mastectomy and lymph node removal & Oncologist told me during my remote telephone consultation earlier this week that I m cancer free BUT they want me to have chemo and tablets & injections etc (can’t remember exactly what tablets - haven...
Hi I am Pink Betty and have her2 breast cancer .. my journey is like snakes and ladders . I have had 2 cycles of chemo that left me with very unpleasant side effects. My treating plan changed as 3days later I ended up in hospital with a perforated bowel...
Sorry for the doom & gloom because I should be feeling good after just finishing my last chemo session, but I could cry! I have to have 5 sessions of RT and then Tamoxifen, I have just seen my consultant to arrange RT and because of my type and stage...
Hi , after diagnosis in July I had a mastectomy in late August and i am waiting to start chemo. I have an appointment with the oncologist tomorrow but can anyone tell me what to expect at this meeting x
