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UPDATE!! JUST GOT A CANCELLATION FOR MY CT SCAN IT'S TOMORROW AT 11:40am.Hi all iv had invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer twice.1st in 2010 bilateral mastectomy, Tram flap reconstruction, Chemo, radio, Herceptin and hormone therapy.Only 4yrs and...
Hi recently been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in lungs & bones it was such a shock after being all clear for 23yrs I'm devastated. I have been told its incurable but hopefully treatable & will be starting targeted therapy I have an appointment...
Hi I hope it’s ok to post this here. For context I was diagnosed in March 2022 stage 1 grade 2 Er positive HER negative invasive BC, had a therapeutic mammoplasty with clear margins but found in 1 lymph node so a second op for full axial clearance....
Hello My mum has been battling metastatic breast cancer for over 5 years, with a near constant run of chemo the last 18 months. The chemo is unfortunately not stopping the tumours/growths which is why they keep switching up the chemo. Her latest round...
Hello I I'm 59 & live in the uk I've just recently been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer & it's started in my bones, mainly my spine. I'd been suffering with my back from about Jan 23 but just assumed it was my arthritis playing up. I then had...
Does anyone have advice on how to deal with extreme vaginal dryness while on chemo. This has made intercourse impossible because of the burning sensation and worry that my skin will tear. It is so sad to miss out on the intimacy with my husband at a time...
I finished five sessions of ablative radiotherapy to my pelvis yesterday. During the ladt week i have had pins and needles in my hands and feet. Is this a known side effect? I have had chemo and radio previously and no issues. Thanks X
I was diagnosed with Secondary Breast Cancer in my lymph nodes, bones (spine & hips) in March. I am on Pablociclim and Letrozole currently. Looking forward to being part of this group :)
Hi all Nice to meet you. its been a while, I’m now 53. I’ve been trying to forget about cancer for the past 18 years. Then I got a cough and chest infection which the docs gave me asthma meds for 6 months, now after various tests via respiratory dept...
Hi all, Recently diagnosed with breast cancer and bone metastases. Just commencing medical treatment. Anyone on here a few years ‘down the road’ with similar diagnosis, please? Thank you!
