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Hi everyone I had a big lateral masectomy 2 weeks ago , I got my results on Friday worse than I was expecting , lump in right breast turned out to be 8.2 cm and I had 10 out of 11 nodes positive a lot more than we thought , left breast which we weren...
I finished my chemotherapy on 1st June after 3 rounds of ec then 3 rounds of Docetaxel I then started radiotherapy on 23rd June I've had 12 sessions 3 to go but I am having terrible pains in my legs and numb tingling feet. I started anastrozole on 23rd...
Hi anyone else got peripheral neuropathy post surgery or due to chemotherapy. Mine started 21 years ago with BC immediately after auxiliary clearance & lumpectomy in left hand with numbness & pins & needles sensation - back then no help offered. Had...
My mum has just had her breast cancer operation to which I looked after her after she is now on her tablets and seems to sleep all the time is this normal ? Also she is awaiting radiotherapy I need advice around this to aid her recovery can any one guide...
I have just been diagnosed with Grade 2 HER2 negative but not sure until surgery next week a or b. Im fortunate enought to have a great relationship with my husband but since diagnosis i feel i have nothing to say to him. Is this normal, the new normal...
Had my meeting to discuss biopsy results today. The mass on right side is grade 3 triple negative invasive ductal carcinoma and the cancer has spread to my lymph nodes too. I have to go for a full body and bone scans to check if it has gone elsewhere...
Anyone know how soon this is safe after chemo….don’t feel comfortable asking my oncologist ‘cosmetic questions’ thanks
Hi All, I have been told that I have Grade 1 BC, ER 8, HER negative, can anyone tell me if these results which were from a core biopsy are likely to change following removal of the lump.? I see the consultant surgeon on Wednesday to get the plan, but...
I was diagnosed with breast cancer yesterday and still a bit shell shocked still hasn’t hit home yet. Have to wait for one more result to find out where I go from here. Very scared and my stress has gone through the roof.
Hi I'm new here, I have had my first chemo and due second one on Wed, last Monday my hair started falling out I still have some but coming out more quickly now , its the one thing I dreaded was hair loss , and still find it difficult to come to terms...
