I have recently been diagnosed with invasive ductal cancer, after a brief discussion with the doctor, he thinks a total mastectomy will be best. Everything seems to be running at a fast pass, so I want to be prepared. I have looked on line but there...
Hi, I am newly diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. I've had 10-12 years of cyst activity which means although I get checked out, I didn't worry when another one appeared last year. The hospital did a FNA again last July, but by end of October...
Hi, I'm a newbie to the group. 2/3 of the way through radiotherapy after chemo and surgery. I thought I'd be feeling all positive and keen to restart my life. But feeling more anxious, fatigued and achy than at any point. Weird
Hi all, after lots of medical humming and hawing since October, I've been diagnosed with stage 1 lobular estrogen-positive breast cancer. Just had an mri today. Big meeting with consultant in a week's time so maybe time to get better informed! I've always...
Don’t know what to do my partner just told spread to liver but nothing can do weeks to go she is such a mess. How do I make her comfortable, what do I say to her.
Just wanted to say hi. I first had bc in 2007, went through surgery including a mastectomy, radiotherapy and chemo. Then had a local recurrence 6 years later, again surgery, chemo and rads. Now 10 years later I've just been diagnosed with another local...
Hi Have you had Bolus radiotherapy for breast cancer? If so have you had a holiday? How long did you wait to travel and did you have any issues with your skin or fatigue? Sorry lots of questions. I did ask at the hospital and they said it's OK to travel...
Feeling like it's beginning to feel real, before it felt like it wasn't me, if that makes sense. Not letting it all get on top of me, if I do I feel like I will fall apart. Still not told my Son's was planning on doing it this evening but now have...
I have just been diagnosed with Metaplastic Pleomorphic Invasive Lobuler Carcinoma....Triple Negative/ Stage 2 & in my Lymph Nodes. I have been Googling it & now cant stop crying as it says Prognosis only 8 - 19 mths survival!!!........Please someone...
Hi, I’m feeling completely overwhelmed! Four months ago I lost my Mum (not to cancer.) I was and still am totally devastated. We were very close and I have found the whole grieving process incredibly difficult. In November I was called for my first routine...
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