Hello. I've been getting lots of support reading posts on here. I was diagnosed with invasive ductal cancer in May. I'm awaiting lumpectomy and up to 4 nodes removed.
Hi All! I'm 33 and got my initial appointment at breast clinic in 2nd and I am shitting it! One minute I'm fine and like stop worrying it will be nothing to breaking down the next! And it feels so far away! Went for a blister type thing on right...
Thank you to all of you, I think I am stressing more than I should. I have cleaned the house and filled the fridge and freezer with homemade dishes made today. I finish work on Monday and go to hospital at 7am on Tuesday morning. thanks for all the advice...
Hi everyone. I could be completely be overthinking here, but I'm confused by some conversation threads where some people appear to know the grade of their cancer prior to surgery. I was diagnosed on 18th April and was told I have invasive breast cancer...
Hi, I guess I’m looking for some strength from women who have been where I am. I was diagnosed in March, triple positive, lymph node involvement, largest lump 3cm, 2 x 1cm. As I’m Her2+ I started chemo first with a view to cure. I have really focused...
Hi, I’m new to the group, diagnosed on 7/12/23 with tubular carcinoma, which I’m told is rare? Call back following my 1st ever mammogram in my 50th year! Last few weeks have been a whirlwind and I’m having a lumpectomy and sentinel lymph nodes removed...
I have now finished treatment and back at work but I feel worse than ever. 1st anniversary of diagnosis has passed and. Felt sick. willl it come back? Will it get me? can I live now? can my family live now? feel left out in the cold
Hi everyone. Thought I’d come on here and introduce myself. I was diagnosed with Stage 1 tubular breast cancer at the end of September after going to my doctor with a change in the appearance of my breast when I lifted my arm up. Haven’t ever been able...
Hi, I've just had a diagnosis today of Invasive lobular carcinoma, fortunately stage 1. Feeling grateful it's early stage but shocked too. I have quite a large tumour and small breasts, so I'm opting for a mastectomy as there would be much left anyway...
I’ve just finished a five day course of radiotherapy. No ill effects so far but I’ve been warned it may be a couple of weeks before I feel the full effects (if any) in terms of pain/inflammation. I have a foreign holiday booked in two weeks and wonder...
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