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Just wondering if anyone can give me a bit of advice? I'm 36 and recently been diagnosed with HER2 positive breast cancer. The lump is measuring at 12mm. I'm booked in to have the lump removed next week and am wondering if all HER2 positive cases need...
Hi, I had my radiotherapy for breast cancer back in September. I reacted quickly with burns from the second day and was a beautiful bright pink all the way through. I had some weeping and breakdown of tissue but was treated accordingly and the skin recovered...
So I have HER2 +3 Think thats it.Op on 21st June then unsure if chemo and radiation. Anyone had similar??
Hi all, this is my first post, I've finally plucked up the courage!! I'm 2 weeks into my first of 6 chemo cycles and not feeling as bad as I thought. I expected to walk out if hospital looking like e walking dead (think the kids have made me watch too...
Hi i have just been diagnosed with Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer. I’ve just had an MRI to see if it’s spread and if not booked in on 15/7 for lumpectomy and gland removal. Is anyone able to let me know what to expect during and after the operation...
Hi all, haven't posted for a long time,now approx 9 MTHS post radio,two months ago I felt my top rib,same side that was treated felt bruised and tender,upon self examination,my top rib felt like it was sticking out as if was been pushed out, eventually...
Hi i was diagnosed with Triple negative BC a year ago. After chemotherapy & lumpectomy I was on the final treatment- radiotherapy. The day before my treatment was to start I was phoned & told I had suspicious lymph nodes. After a biopsy I had my neck...
Hi. I'm looking to see if anyone has been able to continue working whilst going through chemotherapy. I'm 36 with a little one and home and with all the rising Costs I'm concerned that when my sick pay reduces, we are going to struggle as a family to...
Just wanted to acknowledge her, really. Her book helped me so much and she truly was an inspiration even though that word is often thrown around. I feel so sad for her and her family and, although e all knew that post was coming, I stupidly hoped she...
Hiya, I was diagnosed with triple positive BC in April this year at 29 (and being 30 weeks pregnant with our first baby!). It’s definitely been a rollercoaster but I’ve nearly made it through 6 round of chemo and next step is surgery. The team have...
