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I have had breast cancer twice2 different kinds. First was nine years ago and had lumpectomy and radiotherapy. Second was in my other breast 7cm from chest wall to nipple, fast growing, breast and nodes removed. Started Anastrozole and had dexa scan 3...
Hi everyone, very new to all this and very confused. I found a lump in my breast 10 days ago, doctor saw me that day and said likely nothing to worry about but to get it checked just to be sure. This week I went to breast clinic, physical exam, mammogram...
Hi i was diagnosed in july 2026 i had masectomy and lymph node clearance they took 17 lymph nodes got my results and all 17 nodes had cancer just wandering if any body else had this just waiting for ct scan many thanks xx
I just wanted to share my good news. I received the results of my 5 year mammogram today and am very happy to say all clear and I am now 5 years N.E.D.
Hello, After what can only be described as a brutal year so far with a grade 3 Lobular breast cancer diagnosis, allergic reactions to contrast dyes used in scans, surgery, 23 out of 25 lymph nodes affected, chemo major reaction to 1st chemo session...
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Hi - Wondering if anyone can help. Most of the posts that I can find on the forum on this topic seem a little out of date or not directly relevant. Diagnosed with TNBC in Oct 24, but did not complete the Keynote 522 protocol because the pembrolizumab...
Hi folks, I hope everyone is having as good a weekend as possible. I've just completed 9 weekly rounds of PC chemo and am due to move onto EC this Thursday (3 treatments). From reading some of the experiences in previous threads, and hearing from...
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 all, I'm new to the site. I had a lumpectomy in January and radiotherapy in April. Over the last few weeks I've developed the dreaded breast lymphoedema. Does anyone have any recommendations for good, supportive compression bras? I've gone round and...
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