Hi, I had a lobular primary diagnosis in June 2019 and secondary in the liver (multiple) diagnosis July 2021. I am 53 and have a 14 and 17 yr old and wonderful husband . Managed double mastectomy, 5 months of chemo and then radio relatively fine whilst...
hello I hope it’s ok to post this, I put it into Breast cancer forum a few days ago and got no response- which I understand… the last thing you want early in your breast cancer story is a potential bad news item like mine. this is what I said ...
HI, I don't know where to look for advice on this, so I am trying here. I have secondary breast cancer which is in my back/spine resulting in severe pain when walking, or getting out of bed or a chair. I am on strong painkillers which unfortunately I...
I was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in my bones, treatable but not curable in July last year. I have always had the same positive attitude as I had when I had my original breast cancer diagnosis back in Dec 2008. I am currently on Letrozole...
I had breast cancer 12 years ago and after a lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy I have been well. It was a bit of a shock to be diagnosed with breast cancer metastases in the bones and brain. Going to have radiotherapy and chemotherapy to try to...
I have had secondary breast cancer since 2016. Having been on 3 treatments, 2 of which have been tablets, I am now on Trodelvy which I am struggling with. I started my first 3 week cycle in November which after two weeks I developed a very itchy rash...
Hi I had a mastectomy for large DCIS in December with a sentimental lymph node biopsy. Everything went well until I went back for the results. I was told that they have found cancer in 1 of the lymph nodes but can’t find the invasive cancer in the breast...
Hi everyone ️. It's a sad reality that I'm even writing this  Let me tell you a bit about me, I'm 52, and in March 21 I developed...
Is anyone else on Faslodex injections? I've been on them about a year now. My concern is how much they vary depending on which nurse I have. I've read up and I don't think they're doing it in the right place. Just looking to compare notes with someone...
Hi everyone. I'm new to the group. Diagnosed in 2019 with thoracic mets from previous breast cancer x 2. I've been taking Anastrazole for 3 years but tumour markers now rising. Oncologist has suggested Fulvrestant after bone scan next month. Is anybody...
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