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Hi, my wife was first DX 10 years ago with primary BC, 2 lymph nodes affected. A lumpectomy, full lymph node removal, followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. 3 years ago, she noticed swelling on her neck, her doctor didn't take it serious until the...
For those ladies who have the above type of Breast cancer and have been on Fulvestrant, and had progression on their PET scan, what did you go onto next? I also have the ESR1 mutation and ATM. Thanks , best wishes to you all!!
Hi, I have stage 4 breast cancer , original mets in spine and lungs, 8 rounds of Chemo seemed to resolve lung mets.Also had 2 lumpectomies and then mastectomy with implant, followed by Radiotherapy. Originally on Letrozole and Denosumab, however PET...
Hello All, I’m at my wits end and just wondering how people have felt on Capecitabine? I’m constantly tired, slightly breathless and a fullness in my chest. Stabbing pains in the side on the left side on the chest, but I’ve been putting this down...
Just wondering if anyone has had a picc line fitted? I’m going in tomorrow for 1 and just wondering how long it takes and does it hurt lol xx
My mum has been told she has secondary breast cancer spread to lung. The hospital has decided the only appropriate treatment is some tablets to block the hormone which is causing the cancer. Mum has a cough and is breathless. I asked the consultant...
Help!! I’m trying to find anyone with the same diagnosis as me as I am going slightly mad with the rollercoaster!! Timeline: Dec 2023 - Diagnosed at 50 with Left breast cancer- 2 tumours ( 1 x IDC and 1 x DCIS) Jan 2024 - Left WLE and SNB - grade...
Hi! Lovely people just seeing if there’s anyone else like me. I’m at the start of my journey with peritoneal mets. Would love to know how you’re doing? If you had any biopsies, what was your treatment? I have breast cancer, bone meta and now peritoneal...
Hello, I'm totally new to this forum and hoping for some extra support to process what we've recently learned. 9 weeks ago my beloved step father died from terminal cancer (liver & lung) he was given 4-6 months but it was so aggressive he passed just...
Hi everyone, I'm new here. My mum (77yrs old) just got diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, spread to her bones (pelvis and back as far up as T11- just where the bra strap sits on the back). She's got a contrast CT scan this afternoon that will be...
