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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...
I spent last weekend at a festival where I met up with many people I hadn't seen for a year, and spent a lot of time telling them what was wrong, and how I was coping etc., which in itself was very tiring. I am amazed at how many people don't understand...
Hi all, First post here. Mum diagnosed with BC a year ago, had lumpectomy and radiotherapy. It was 1.8cm, T1N0M0. At time of diagnosis had spot on sternum which from follow up MRI (3 monthly scans) has been thought to be benign. Had a CT scan in summer...
Hi I did post on the BC forum a few weeks ago but this now seems a more appropriate place. Mum is 82 yo, had pre cancerous cells 20+ years ago with radiotherapy and tamoxifen. Had been unwell for the latter part of last year and finally persuaded...
I have secondary breast cancer spread to my lymph and lungs. I was diagnosed in April 2020, I’ve currently had 4 different types of chemo. However just been told after my scan my lymph nodes have shrunk but another spot in my lungs. I will hopefully start...
This week I've been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer to my brain. I start radio therapy tomorrow. I'm struggling with the no knowing what life will be like as nothing has been suggested yet. The radio therapy is going to hit me hard apparently...
Hi. My daughter was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in 2020. Following chemo, mastectomy, radiotherapy and more oral chemo she has now been diagnosed with secondary metastatic cancer. She has been really struggling with breathlessness and...
Hello I've got stage 4 breast cancer and in my lymph node's. Going through weekly chemotherapy which wipes me out. Terrified about the future. Anyone in the same situation?
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