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Hello I have invasive lobular cancer - first biopsy was 30 June. To date, I have had a few mammograms, ultrasounds, 2 biopsies and an MRI (without contrast.) I was originally advised I would be having a lumpectomy. I have been reading up on this...
Hello everyone I had a left mastectomy on the 6th July and 16 lymph nodes removed, I had 2 tumours one was 6mm and the other was 7cms 2 different types of cancer, also the cancer was in 8 lymph nodes. I’ve now bee told I may be starting chemotherapy...
I have developed cellulitis and lymphoedema 2 month’s after radiotherapy, can anyone offer help in how to improve this. I’ve been on antibiotics for 34 days now 2 days on a drip in hospital I just want it to go away, so I can go in holiday. I know it...
Hi everyone I'm just a little concerned now Ive re read my results..is there any survivors on here or people who havnt had a reoccurrance who had LVI & some positive nodes...I know I'm high risk as 4 nodes effected & grade 3...the only positive news is...
I feel like I've been on the weirdest rollercoaster and actually don't really know from one minute to the next how I'm feeling. I was diagnosed with multifocal breast cancer on 7th June with one area being grade 1 cribriform/DCIS and another area of...
Hello, it’s the middle of the night as I write this. I’m pretty scared. Today I was told I have a 100mm grade 3 invasive tumour in my breast. It has spread to 4 lymph nodes by my cT scan is clear. I have been told that I need chemo and will be getting...
Hello I wondered if I could have some advice as I am driving myself nuts with worry. A few months ago I found a lump in my breast. I had a mamagram and a scan and was seen by a specialist. Was told the lump was nothing to worry about and just cystic tissue...
Having a lumpectomy I a few weeks and also biopsy on lymph nodes. How long was peoples recovery.
I am taking Letrozole and experiencing hair thinning. This is emotionally distressing for me as I wore the cold cap during chemotherapy and did not lose my hair. My Oncologist advised me to try different brands. Has anyone else experienced this? If so...
Hi I have breast cancer that has spread to my lungs. I have had surgery to remove a tumour and Lymph nodes. After a Pet scan I was referred to an Oncologist so I can have Chemo . This was on the 16th of August. I have been told I still have to wait another...
