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Hello! I am a new poster but I’ve been lurking since my diagnosis which was early May/late April. as per my title I am about to have my third BC op and I am trying to gauge whether or not I am being realistic in thinking I’ll be able to fly abroad...
Hello, I'm 28 years old and was diagnosed with Triple Negative, Grade 3 Breast Cancer in April 2022. Initially I just had a random itch - as you do, and felt a lump slightly larger than a frozen pea. Straight to the docs next day and same day appointment...
Hey Everyone, So I have been diagnosed after a lump appeared in my arm pit. Turns out it’s HER2+ I have had all the tests but they can’t find the primary source of the cancer. Am waiting to see the consultant next week and find out what my treatment...
Hi. I saw my oncologist for the first time on June 16th. Really liked her but did not take to the oncology breast care nurse at all. When we talked after the consultation with the oncologist, she seemed to want to try to undermine every decision I had...
Hi my name is Tracey, I was diagnosed with breast cancer last week it is the second cancer I have been diagnosed with in two years I had anal cancer last year and got through it but I am so scared with being diagnosed with this cancer can anyone give...
Left hand swollen. ( Left sided smx with node clearance Sept 2021). I've felt for a while my left arm is slightly bigger than my right and a bit puffy. Had it checked out ages ago but reassured all fine. In the last 24 hours my left hand is definitely...
Yesterday, my consultant confirmed that the operation I had two weeks ago found no more cancer. However, I am going to be having radiotherapy but it will be at a different cancer centre as we are moving north of where we currently live before I am ready...
Hi, I am new here and I am 38. I have been diagnosed with breast cancer and waiting for a treatment plan following biopsy results. Dr is 95% confident from the ultra sound that it is cancer. Biopsy also taken from lymph nodes as they appeared swollen...
I am starting TDM1 next week - just got my date through and actually feeling physically sick at the minute - think I'm over worrying as I was really ill all through my chemo last year. Do you have to take the steroids and inject yourself with this treatment...
Hi everyone...looking for advice...had my lumpectomy a week yesterday..seems to be healing well...but today I have been alot more uncomfortable...breast feels more swollen and hard...is this normal ? ...Julie
