Hi I saw my GP on 4th February and was referred for investigation/follow up after discovering a breast lump that appeared from nowhere and had grown to 3cm pretty quickly. Although my health trust is adhering to the 2ww guidelines, it was still an...
Hi I’m new here . I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer on 27th Feb . I have my surgery tomorrow. Never had a general anaesthetic before so starting to feel a bit nervous about it . I think it’s the unknown . I’ve just thrown myself into work the...
Hello Everyone. Pretty shit we even need to be on this chat. Continuously thinking why me as I'm sure we all are. I had my 1st shot of chemo a week ago today. Felt as high as a kite when I left the hospital after due to the steroids and for the next...
Hi Everybody I have just joined the forum today and I was diagnosed at the beginning of December with Grade 3 breast cancer and HERS II positive. I had a lumpectomy operation at the end of January 2024 (which was successful) and even better news that...
Hi, I’m new to the forum. I found out last week that I have a M5 spictoral lesion?? It’s torture being told half a story, I’ve had all the tests done I’m just waiting for the biopsy result and treatment plan which I’m getting tomorrow…. sorry maybe that...
Hi all I was diagnosed with invasive lobular cancer early December and still finding it hard to get my head around it all at times. I had two operations in Feb (a lumpectomy plus re-incision two weeks later as more cancer cells were found and had bad...
Hi My name's Caroline (Caz for short). I was diagnosed with breast cancer on the 6th Jan after finding a lump the week before Xmas. Hell of a shock as only 49, no family history and fit as a flea. Any how I had a masectomy and lymph clearance on the...
Hi, I’m new here and posted a couple of days ago but didn’t realise there was a group for new people. I was diagnosed last Wednesday and it’s hit me terribly today. I ’m feeling really teary and sad. I’ve got a 9 year old and a 13 year old who I’ve...
hello I'm new to the group. I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. I'm still processing it. I was doing ok but it's sinking in this week. Trying to remain positive while I come to terms with this diagnosis.
I had a lumpectomy and Lymph node surgery 11th January then followed by a re-excision (due to my margins not being clear ) on the 8th February , by the 12th February my breast was feeling swollen and sore , when I mentioned to the nurse she said everything...
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