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But not a very patient one! I've at least got a diagnosis, it's invasive ductal cancer grade 2, but still small, oestrogen receptive but looks as if I might get away with the lymph nodes....and maybe not too much treatment afterwards? Complex plan...
Hi, I am new to the forum but just looking for some reassurance I am not alone and hopefully some friendly advice. I was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer in April this year. I had a lumpectomy and lipofiller to reconstruct my breast followed by...
Hallo. In the past four weeks: I have been diagnosed with stage 2 lobular breast cancer; had a mastectomy and lymph node clearance; returned to theatre as I bled 1 litre in 12 hours; discharged; readmitted with pneumonia; discharged; readmitted with...
I had left breast lumpectomy & 3 lymph nodes removed in the armpit 5 weeks ago and then another lumpectomy 5 days ago, as needed more of a clear margin. Last 2 days ive been feeling sick & dizzy with a pain down the left hand side of my neck, i never...
Hi I was diagnosed 2019 with spreading to my liver and lungs, I had a year of chemo then started my maintenance treatment, zoladex and letrizole, been on them for 6 years now and the pain in my joints is agony especially my knees, I’ve tried everything...
Hi there. Posting from a sunny but rainy Glasgow… i’m basically looking to find out if anyone else has had an horrendous itch with Phesgo? I began paclitaxal and Phesgo just over a year ago (September). My oncologist stopped my Phesgo jabs two short from...
Has anyone got the RAD51D gene iv got breast cancer and been told i will have to have a double mastectomy and have a hysterectomy. Going through chemotherapy at this moment had 12 weekly Ac now on EC.
Hi, im 15 days post op theraputic mammoplasty and 6 lymph nodes removed generally not feeling to bad apart from the tiredness I feel tired all the time I'm sleeping through the night but still feel tired through the day to the point I'm dropping off again...
I had a Zoledronic Acid infusion four weeks ago, and the side effects were quite strong for me; some persist. My joints, especially my knees, feel stiff, and I occasionally experience aches and pains. Additionally, I have a bloated stomach, a metallic...
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