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Hi Im new on here, and have just had op for Breast Cancer, I am looking for the pros n cons of taking Estrogen if anyone can help thxs
Hi all, a close family friend (my godmother) has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer and starts chemo on Friday 12th at RUH in Bath. I don't know what type (as in hormone receptors, HER2, triple negative etc) specifically she has beyond...
7 years after my wife's diagnosis for Breast cancer. Told today my wife's breast cancer has returned. Awaiting to meet the doctors for treatment plan. Tears flowing.
Hi there, I’ve been to an oncology appointment to discuss my treatment for breast cancer and was told that my CT scan has shown possible secondary bone cancer on my spine. I have to wait until Friday for a PET scan to confirm and then until the following...
Hi I had a lumpectomy and biopsy of the lymph nodes two weeks ago and I was wondering when the soreness will start to calm down both the scars are fine they don't hurt at all but I am quite sore under my arm and my boob keeps swelling but then goes down...
I had a portacath fitted in my chest last week and was told to remove the dressing from my neck a few days ago (the bigger port dressing is to be removed in a couple days). I was able to remove the dressing easily but it has left a really nasty layer...
hello In 2003 I had a papilloma removed from my left breast. In 2003 I had a papilloma removed from my left breast. In 2014 I was diagnosed with DCIS and had two operations. Followed by radiotherapy. Had five annual checkups and I was given the...
Hi I was diagnosed at the beginning of the month with grade 2 invasive lobular cancer, had an mri yesterday and now just waiting for the results and a treatment plan. It's a cliche but such a roller coaster of emotion, some times I'm really positive...
Hello just been diagnosed whent for routine mammogram. Two weeks later asked back taken biopsy . Two after that asked back diognosed with breast cancer . Told take pills and fallowed by surger and plastics . Rsdscion treatment . It’s hard so much take...
Hi everyone I've been diagnosed yesterday with DCIS. From the time I've been sent for mammogram, ultrasound and biopsies, it feels like I'm on a rollercoaster without the seatbelt, and I'm really trying to hold on to the bar otherwise I will fall.....
