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Apologies for the long post but I’m struggling this morning. I had a wide local excision and sentinel lymph node biopsy in April this year and had a grade 2 ER+ breast cancer. I’ve completed 5 days of radiotherapy as well. Prior to my op I was started...
Hi everyone. Recently found a lump in my breast. Had a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy. Consultant told me I needed a MRI this Saturday. Said he was concerned. Got an appointment for 2 weeks time with him to discuss findings. My question is has anyone...
Hi everyone I was diagnosed with breast cancer back in January. The cancer was found in my breast and some lymph nodes. I am living in Spain and whilst the cancer treatment is exceptional there are no support groups out here to answer any questions...
I can’t seem to stop crying I think I’ve been in total denial about loosing my hair, after chemo number two and cold capping it’s falling out fast and furiously and I’ve been left with what I can only describe as a lovely monk look, a complete bald patch...
Hi, I had a mastectomy 4 weeks ago for non invasive DCIS. I don't need chemo or RT as my lymph nodes were clear . I've just started to take letorzal, so unsure what the side effects may be for me . My question is, how long did you wait before...
After 3 lots of surgery for dcis it was found the margins weren't clear so next course of treatment is mastectomy. Not sure if chemo or radiotherapy until after lymph node results come back. I got t my date for mastectomy in 2 weeks. Not at my local...
Hi all, I thankfully had a lumpectomy (left breast) and susequent radiotherapy finished last December (2021) and am now on Hormone Therapy Letrozole. For the last 5 weeks I seem to be suffering from IBS. I have been regular all my life until now. Has...
I all I had my first chemo yesterday got a pattern of 8 to go through felt ok afterwards still feel a little bit out of sorts any tips will be appreciated having to take anti-sickness tablets etc many thanks love to all
Hi guys I’m looking for peace of mind. I’m 35 and have a small, soft (long but small) painless lump under my right arm. When I’m got it gets more noticeable. When my arm is lifted or skin is pulled tight it vertically disappears. My beasts are absolutely...
I had a grade 2, stage 2, ER/PR/HER2+ and HER2- invasive ductal breast cancer diagnosis in Jan 2021, mastectomy (curative) in March 2021, EC-T chemo from May to Sept 2021, with a year of Herceptin (trastuzumab) injections. I was put on Letrozole Oct 2021...
