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I’m was told I had breast cancer in May this year. I am 43 and felt a lump so got it checked. No history of breast cancer in my family so was shocked. Mammograms were clear but ultrasound and biopsies showed cancer. I’m so grateful for the amazing breast...
Hi. I had hopefully my last chemotherapy treatment 2wks ago and I'm due to start my radiotherapy in the next 2 to 3 weeks for breast cancer. I have been offered my covid booster and flu jab. I was wondering if anyone is in similar situation to me...
Hi just wondering I have double mastectomy because I had cancer in both I had the reconstruction at the same time and I had lymph nodes on either side This was 10 weeks ago it took over 7 weeks for my lymph nodes biopsy to come back. Inthe right it was...
When did everyone get told what stage their cancer was? I’ve got one lump approx 25mm, nothing in other breast or in lymph nodes. The biopsy came back as oestrogen and hormone positive, I’ve been told I’m HER2+ with a grade 3 cancer but I haven’t been...
Hi All, I finished my chemo end of December then radiotherapy in February. Had my 1st zoledronic acid infusion in May. I was told I would have another one in 3 months and then they would be 6 monthly. Today at the unit having my final Phesgo - yippee...
Hi Well, I had my single mastectomy with DIEP flap reconstruction almost eight weeks ago. I'm only a C-cup anyway and have been wearing my usual over-the-head sporty bra-thing (two together for more support actually) for the last few weeks as I hate...
Hi, I have undergone my first AC cycle, it was so rough. Sick for 48 hours after and ended up being hospitalised to stop the sickness. But nausea lasted for many days after. Dreading cycle two. I'm on day 12 following the first treatment and am worrying...
Hi! Has anyone else experienced dreadful insomnia coupled with suicidal thoughts whilst on dexamethasone (steroid) tablets? These effects have been debilitating and thankfully I realised in time that these tablets were responsible for these feelings....
I’m new and struggling a bit, I’m just saying Hi x
I'm having really bad EC side effects. I feel sore and swollen all over. My head is banging and achey legs. Anyone else having it bad with EC? AJ
