Hi I’ve recently been diagnosed with breast cancer on my right side with recommended treatment of mastectomy and reconstruction. I’m also getting a biopsy on my left side on Tuesday to find out if a 50mm suspicious area is also a concern. I’ve been...
Hi everyone So I went to the breast clinic on Thursday as I had a slight swelling in my arm pit. The nurse examined me and said it’s probably just fatty tissue and quite normal but as I was there would do a mammogram to make sure. After two mammograms...
Devastatingly got told I have grade 2 breast cancer last Wednesday, on my 38th birthday! MRI on Wednesday and follow up consultation on 15th. Terrified it’s spreading as I wait and can’t bare the thought of leaving my 1.5 year old daughter and husband...
Hi , I had a lumpectomy and radiotherapy 3 yrs ago, had my 3 Yr mammogram and have DCIS in situ - pre cancerous cells in same breast, different location. I also have MS and an looking at a masectomy next month, due to MS I don't want to put my body through...
I had 2 tumours diagnosed on my left breast Dec 2020. I had a lumpectomy. The tumours results showed 1 was ER + PR + . The other was HER2 +. I had 12 weeks of Paclitaxel, 5 sessions of intense radiotherapy + 1 yr of Herceptin. I am almost 3 years...
Hi I'm new to the group, I was diagnosed and treated 1 year ago.....awaiting results from recent mammogram. I would like to ask members if anyone is using any supplements? I've recently read about Turkey Tail Mushroom supplements being taken alongside...
Hi, I’m Sandie. Just signed up and saying ‘hello’. Diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, G2 and awaiting results from 2nd surgery (further lumpectomy & lymph node biopsy) to find out treatment pathway. Nerve racking waiting to hear the next steps. Concerned...
Hi, I have be diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in my breast and lymph nodes, also now need a biopsy on my left breast to check before surgery. This was found on a routine mammogram, I have no pain or lumps that can be felt. I have elected to have...
I have to make a very difficult decision. I am a very active elderly lady ( well 84 next birthday ). My breast cancer has returned and I have to make the decision between lumpectomy and radiotherapy or Mastectomy no radiotherapy . Has anyone else been...
hi all I’m new, I’ve just been fast tracked to the breast clinic as my gp suspected I have breast cancer , I know it’s only suspected at the min but my mind is my own worse enemy’, I know there’s probably a thousand other reasons why my boob is disfigured...
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