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Hi everyone! Has anyone ever had LFT’s when having blood work done? I’m so worried that the mets have travelled to my liver. Any advice would be gratefully received! x
I have been waiting for results to come following biopsies on my breast and lungs following a CT scan which showed nodules and swollen lymph nodes. I am really struggling mentally waiting for the results to come in, i am so scared and worried i cannot...
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in Oct 22 and have had 2 surgeries- lumpectomy and then removal of all my lymph nodes. Cancer was found in 11 nodes, so I had a full body scan, and got the results today. It looks like it has spread to my lymph nodes...
Hi all. I've not been on here for a while. Two weeks ago I was hospitalised due to seizures and my entire family was told I was a gonna. 10 mins later I was not. I stayed in for a few days and have now been diagnosed with an additional brain met on...
Yup...after masectomy, chemo FEC-T radio!
Hi, was diagnosed on 5th October, first Docetaxel on 22nd December with pertuzumab and trastuzumab (plus the dreaded filgastrim) Took forever as was aiming for a trial - original cancer was HER2+ and ER+ but liver biopsy came back negative. Bit of...
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...
Hi all, I’m actually quite pleased to have found you all. I’ve spent the last 2 months seeking a primary cancer to my liver & spinal secondary cancers. Mammogram & MRI of breasts clear. Lymph node biopsy showed nothing & recently had a liver biopsy, and...
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