Hi all I've recently been diagnosed with grade 3 invasive ductal carcinoma. I'm having a CT scan tomorrow and contrast mammogram the day after. I'm 38 years old. The surgeon has said he thinks my prognosis is good but they don't know the stage yet...
I had TNBC 8 years ago in my left breast with no node involvement and been clear ever since. My question is about the likelihood of that cancer spreading into my right arm. I am in a lot of pain and it's probably tendonitis,but it's getting worse and...
I had core lymph node biopsy 10 days ago and despite paracetamol/ibuprofrn the pain is worsening every day. I know the result is cancerous but is this or the biopsy causing the pain Dont know where to put myself
Hi, I'm new here. My names Verity. I have breast cancer which has sadly spread. My latest hospital appointment was a depressing one, no good news at all and I've been given a terrible prognosis. I've not been able to tell my boyfriend this yet. I want...
Hi. I am 4 months since mastectomy and immediate implant reconstruction. In the last couple of weeks I have noticed a large blue vein running just above the scar on my breast. It hurts. Anyone experienced this. Thanks x
Welcome feedback. I was lucky, grade 2 lump removed & just radiotherapy. This finished in August BUT I still have a lot of pain in my breast & armpit where the lump was. I also get a swelling in my armpit that comes & goes. At what point does the...
Bit random I suppose! I'm having surgery tomorrow to remove a 10cm mass (benign thank goodness) where my breast used to be (sic). Had BC 18 years ago but every so often my body likes to give me a little reminder. I've had so any surgeries over the years...
Hi, I had a lumpectomy and sentinel mode biopsy almost two weeks ago. The last steri strips came off today and my husband told me he was sad that I had scars now. He says he didn’t mean it bad. But how can I not be upset by it.
Hello, I've been having pain in my under arm and breast and both breasts I've noticed enlarged pores. Really visible on both breasts and some look dark near the areola. Is this a symptom of breast cancer?
Hi you lovely lot, I've recently finished Chemo and was wondering how long it takes until you start seeing hair regrowth. I'm only 35 was diagnosed with two types of cancer in one tumour. A small percentage was estrogen + and a high percentage was...
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