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SUFFERING STOPPING HORMONE TREATMENT FOR MENOPAUSE
Hi. Diagnosed two weeks ago yesterday, can’t believe it’s only been two weeks seems so much longer. Daughter is currently in the middle of HSC, so I haven’t told family yet, which sort of makes it seem like it’s not real. I’ve been reading a lot of posts and like a lot of women, I was blind sided getting a call back from…
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Newly diagnosed
Hi. Feeling very frustrated. My journey so far...mammogram 13th nov, further tests n biopsy 30th nov, results 4th dec provisional grade 2 mucinous carcinoma & intermediate grade ductal carcinoma in situ also present. Invasive carcinoma is er & pr positive Her2 IHC positive Her2 SISH is pending. Surgeons appts 12th dec…
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Radiation therapy and support groups
Hi, I start 3 weeks of radiation therapy this coming Tuesday. I'm feeling good, exercising and (trying) to eat well although still not a big fan of tofu and the odd deserts still creep in! And, I'm being as positive as possible. I have been reading a lot of the radiation discussions here which have been really helpful.…
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Both !! Triple negative and HER2 positive diagnosis in the same breast synchronous
Hi i have just had a left breast full mastectomy and sentinel node/s excision due to initial diagnosis of extensive high grade DCIS. I had DIEP flap reconstruction at the same time. Tests of the removed tissue indicate both Triple negative and HER2 positive cancers (early stage) in the same breast at the same time. My…
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Dcis new diagnosis
Hi, I have been diagnosed with dcis late last year, post biopsy . I was reviewed by a private surgeon who has advised wide open excision and radiation. Surgery booked 15 January. I went to my hospital appt for some more info and they have suggested an ultrasound prior to surgery. I see other comments with so much more info…
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Both ER+ and HER2+
Wondering if anyone also has this combo. Mine is in the left breast and feeling like I got the short straw as there will be so many treatments, noting more as each responds differently. Please only respond if you have this combo as its fairly new, I'm very fragile and not doing well with people offering their empathy when…
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DCIS TIREDNESS
Hello, I was diagnosed with DCIS on Friday. I will be having a mastecomy. I am so so tired that I think I could almost drop off to sleep allday. Does ayone else have this feeling? thank you. Karen
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Just been diagnosed triple Neg
Hi every one. I have stage 1 triple negative Breast cancer. I just got diagnosed today. Right now it feels like I'm goingvto die tomorow so some story's of hope and experiance would be amazing right now. It's been court early but I'm so scared it's going to spread before I can start my treatment
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Unsure about radiation and scared about endocrine therapy, Abemaciclib in particular!
Hi all, I am 40 years old. I had a skin and nipple sparing mastectory on 27 Nov and then further surgery on 4 Dec after my testing revealed a much big mass than expected. My nipple, additional skin and part of the breast capsule was taken - no cancer in any. I was diagnosed with multifocal cancer. Largest mass 5.4 cms.…
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First treatment
Had First chemo on wednesady. Today is Saturday and i can hardly move when i do my head goes all funny keeping up wiith my nausia medication so i am eatting but please dont tell me i wont be able to move for the next 19 weeks .
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New to this and a bit lost
Hello, I am a 44 year old woman, wife & mum who was told last night over a phone call that I have a grade 2 ductal cancer that is Estrogen sensitive. I need to make an appointment for either this week or next to discuss my options. I can opt for a lumpectomy and radiation or due to strong family history a double mastectomy…
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Calcification Trail. Confused!
Sorry if someone has already asked this but on my mammogram there was a 7cm calcification trail extended from the cancerous lump in my left breast. They have done a biopsy and i am waiting results but i was curious and slightly confused. Is calcification trail/cluster usually come back positive to cancer? I never thought…
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Triple positive..but invisible on screening tests
Just diagnosed in September after finally pushing my GP for an answer on what this lump actually was that was getting bigger in left breast. Negative results on screening mammograms and ultrasound. Surgeon wasn't concerned but did a biopsy - Triple positive. Then did a lumpectomy 4wks later but it was bigger than he…
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what to take to hospital
newly diagnosed, surgery looks to be next week - tbc monday. what was the most valuable thing you took to hospital with you? - should i be investing in a couple of button down the front tops to make getting dressed easier??? trying to be practical here - my way to cope - My b-i-l recently passed away (he lived with us his…
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Newly diagnosed
Hi there, I've recently been diagnosed with stage 2. I'm rather stressed that I haven't been able to get in sooner to see a specialist. It'll be a month from diagnosis to appointment. I've read of so many of you seeing someone within the week. Is this the difference between public and private?