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Hey there haven’t been on for a while as didn’t know up from down . Anyway just got told am on tdm1!that is kadcyla indefinitely . I expected it but still feel wierd that every three eeeks an infusion .. how do you get on with things , I do kids homework...
Hi I have just found out I have inflammatory breast cancer and I am so frightened
Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and I underwent a lumpectomy three weeks ago. I am finding at the end of the day that my breast feels hard and sensitive. Is this normal?
Hello, I had a double mastectomy and reconstruction (with silicone implants) 10 years ago. Since yesterday I have noticed some aching around one of the implants which I don't think I've had before. It doesn't hurt when I breath in, but it is uncomfortable...
Hi I'm at home recovering from my lumpectomy and sentinal node axillary surgery which was last Tuesday. I'm sore, but healing. My boob is still quite tender and a little numb which is to be expected but I have lost the feeling in the back of my upper...
Hi I have never 'claimed' anything before but was advised that I may be eligible for PIP so I completed the form and now have a face to face appointment! Has anyone else had one so I know what to expect?!?
Hi there, I'm new to this forum and am seeking help or advice with deciding whether or not to go through more chemo. I was diagnosed with TNBC last year and have been through neoadjuvant chemotherapy, surgery and am now due to have radiotherapy. ...
Got ct results which showed inflammation in lungs . Doc stopped kadcyla for now till they figure if is late radiotherapy effects or kadcyla or flare up of inflammatory arthritis . So I just wanted to ask if anyone had to stop kadcyla and doing well I...
Hi I'm just on anastrole since may, I had dexa scan last week and doctor told me today iv osteopenia. Anybody else have advice on what I can do, I'm on calcium n vitamin d, walk every day and do aqua aerobics three times a week. I don't want it to get...
I've had two WLEs to remove areas of high grade non-invasuve DCIS and am following up with radiotherapy next week. The oncologist was neautral about the benefits of tamoxifen and said its only benefits would be for the other breast, and as they're monitoring...
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