Hello everyone. Well this is a place I didn't think I'd find myself in! It's a hell of a shock isn't it!! I found out last Friday after finding a lump beside my left nipple. Had the the tests, and have appointment next week for the treatment plan. One...
Hi everyone, this is my first time posting. I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, following a mamogram & ultra sound. Core biopsies taken from left breast & armpit. Awaiting results on Friday 10th July. Can see on NHS app notes that the lump is...
Hiya I have joined as was told yesterday I have breast cancer and I’ve had no sleep trying to figure it out I just feel terrified been told they caught it really earlier as was having a ct scan for a separate issue and it was spotted I honestly didn’t...
As a survivor of breast cancer 10 years ago I've found a lump and had it checked out today. When being examined the doctor found something on what I thought was the healthy unaffected breast. Unfortunately she found a lump which was so painful when she...
This afternoon I received a diagnosis of grade 3 invasive ductal carcinoma and high grade DCIS. Still waiting on HER2 results but PR 0 and ER 4. I'm waiting to hear on order of things, but know I will be doing several rounds of chemo and will have a mastectomy...
Hello I just joined the group. I’m wondering if anyone got breast cancer after having had breast implants, like me?
Hi i am 44 i have recently had a mastectomy with reconstruction around 7 weeks ago. I am currently cancer free but have to go through 16 weeks of chemo starting next week and then radiotherapy. Does anyone have any advice on how to control anxiety about...
Hi I am new to the group. I was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year and had lumpectomy in March 26. I am due to have my radiotherapy this week. The reason I have come into this group is that I was put on Letrozole 1 month ago as my cancer is...
Hello. I've been told to buy some post op bras. I'm not sure which type, where from etc etc Any advice? Do they need to be very tight? Big straps? Many thanks Helen
Hi everyone, I'm new to the Macmillan community and not quite sure where to start, but I wanted to share where I'm at and see if anyone's been through something similar. About two weeks ago, at a routine appointment, a lump was found. The GP thought...
