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Hi I had triple negative breast cancer 13 years ago then again 3 years ago , I have now been told it has come back and spread to my lungs , having a biopsy next week , I'm so scared what they are going to tell me as I know it will be stage four and can...
Hi, I'm new here, its my third time recurrent of Her2 +, this time it spread to my lymph. I've got result by biopsy, So far I did just one CT scan last Friday, still waiting for next week ‘s doctor’s meeting to review the results. I've been booked to...
I have secondary metastatic breast cancer in my spine and sacrum, recently it was also found in my femur. Oncologist and orthopedic surgeon are unclear if this is new or has always been there The orthopedic surgeon recommended i start zolendronic acid...
I know we’re all different but I start on Letrozole and Abemaciclib today and the side effects read horrifically. I have left breast, lymph nodes, spine and scapular METS confirmed, with ‘suspicious’ very small lesions on my liver and spleen. The...
Hi I’m Karen recently diagnosed stage four metastatic breast cancer. Having tests and scans but every time I go to the hospital it gets worse. I feel ok other than beyond anxious, I don’t think I can do this. The more I read the more I think I may as...
What is the norm for a complete diagnosis before treatment? I had a first mammogram end December and given all clear in January by oncologist. Found lump on my clavicle mid April and since then had ultrasound, CT scan, bloods and a biopsy of neck lump...
This is my second fight. I had primary breast cancer 21 years ago. It’s now come back for another go. It’s secondary oestrogen positive that’s decided to take a detour to my brain. I remain positive! I hope I can be of help and support to others with...
Hi my mum has been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer which at the moment is been treated with monthly chemo type injections but is incurable. does anyone have any advice on how to navigate this, as I find the uncertainty of it all very difficult...
I’ve just had my recent CT scan results and been told I’ve got inflammation on my lungs which could be that my treatment is no longer controlling the cancer or maybe infection due to a cold/ cough I had a few weeks before.. another scan in 6 weeks to...
It is proposed that I am put on Fulvestrant injections and Abemaciclib after being on Letrozole since June 24 but Ct scans have shown further issues beyond the metastasised breast cancer in my bone marrow.(I did not have a primary tumour).I guess the...
