Here at hospital...just had mag seed inserted ready for lumpectomy on Tuesday...now waiting for mammogram to make sure its in place...I feel such an emotional reck...it was not painful having it done....just uncomfortable
Hi i have just finished my treatment and i was told a after care nurse would contact me but I've heard nothing does anyone know how long i need to wait to be contacted thank you if you can help
Did anyone have any swelling or redness that seemed to spread after biopsy?? Fine needle aspiration of breast?
Hi All Just wondering how long people have waited for their results following a wide local excision? I had my op 3 weeks ago and went back today to get results, however they are not back yet and now have an appointment in another two weeks time to get...
Is anyone else still experiencing periods of extreme fatigue 5 weeks after the end of radiotherapy? I also have a very tender breast with some shooting pain. This is my 2nd time with breast cancer, albeit a different type, and I don't recall feeling...
Hi all, last week I had lymph nodes removed from under my right arm. I have now developed a seroma which I very painful and uncomfortable. I just wondered if this had happened to anyone else and if you have any tips on how to get rid of it. Thank you...
Today I got the one bit of news I didn't want although I'm cancer free they say I need chemo I had a stage 1/2, grade 3 cancer in my left breast ER positive, HER negative with no lymph node involvement so I had convinced myself I would only have hormone...
I'm starting radiotherapy tomorrow. Can anyone tell me how long they were tired for? . I'm thinking about when I can get back to work
Hi has anyone tried CBD to help with the side effects of anastrozole etc. If so which brand is good ? What's hemp ? What's the difference? Thanks xxÄ·
Hi! I am 13 days post op after having a lump removed from my left breast plus some lymph nodes from under my left arm & then reconstruction surgery on both breasts. Sorry to sound vague about what I have had done but I haven’t spoken with my consultant...
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2026 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007