I was diagnosed and treated for lobular BC 2 years ago. It seems to be a type that is hard to detect so I worry that if it comes back I won't know. I had no symptoms and it was picked up on a routine mammogram however I read that this can't be relied...
Hi, I am 3 weeks post surgery, WLE and SLNB. My results were good, no spread. I was really pleased, however 1 day after results I was completely floored with exhaustion. I didn't move the whole day. As with most cases, the time from recall to results...
Hi This is a weird one, but I was told to avoid deodorant during radiotherapy and because I don't trust myself just to put it under one armpit, I've stopped using it altogether for the last two days. It is very hot here and I noticed when I took my...
I have stage 2 ductal carcinoma and awaiting surgery. I am petrified that it has spread although no sign of lymph involvement. I have a painful upper arm muscle do I have lung cancer, I have indigestion so have oesophageal cancer, I have a mole so have...
Sorry I must sound daft. I'm currently on my 3 chemo session today. I'm having it weekly on a Friday for 24 weeks. I'm Stage 2 Grade 3. I'm just sat here thinking. Whilst I'm having the chemo can the cancer in my breast still be going elsewhere or is...
Hi all I know everyone is different but needing some advice or opinions… so I’ve been signed off work since 12th December following my cancer diagnosis… had a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy on 24th January I am healing well and recovering. Now...
Hi im just starting this drug today. Any feedback on how it’s working out for the people taking it would be appreciated. Im Quite anxious. Kind regards
Been on Letrozole for 3 months to try n shrink my tumour before surgery. Going for ultrasound this afternoon to check if it’s responding. I’m absolutely terrified of what I’m going to hear . Has anyone else been through this?
Hello, I'm glad I found this group. I was diagnosed with breast cancer back in August 2024, after going through a mammogram, radioactive seeding and biopsy I was scheduled for surgery in October, and it was cancelled at the absolute last minute - literally...
My PICO dressing is constantly buzzing!!! Every few seconds! It’s getting very annoying and I’ve had to turn it off a couple of times. Only the green light is flashing, no orange lights, the dressings itself feels tight and hard so I know it’s vacuumed...
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