Hello. I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer and i see the on ology team for the first time on Friday. Feeling a bit anxious. Any tips, or questions to ask that i might not already have thought of?
I have recently been diagnosed for invasive lobular breast cancer. My mastectomy is next week. I think I am calm about losing a breast - the thought of general anaesthetic though terrifies me !!
I have recently been diagnosed with DCIS with possible micro invasion--Consultant advocates surgery--WLE. My circumstances are complicated/difficult as my partner is about to start palliative treatment for his 4th cancer. We have no close family and therefore...
Hi, I’m a secondary school teacher. I had a mammoplasty this June following discovery of an invasive cancer on my right breast. I finished radiation a couple of weeks ago. I’m hoping to share experiences and tips to help me feel reassured and positive...
advice please Been feeling off for a while can’t say I’ve felt ill as such just not me. Bit like drunk where you feel not quite with it. Been dizzy and beyond tired and brain just not fully in gear . Ended up being off work last couple of weeks and...
Hello, I have enjoyed reading people's posts,thank you very much. I am getting prepared for a breast reconstruction operation. All going according to plan. V.happy with the NHS and great staff. Cheers
Hi I was diagnosed with invasive lobular breast cancer stage 2 a year ago. It was a shock but I coped with all my appointments on my own as I felt my husband would have meant I wouldn't of been able to cope with any bad news as I would of had to keep...
Hi all just been diagnosed and numb and scared
Hello, Just introducing myself and sharing my story. I suppose it’s similar to lots of you. Yesterday I was diagnosed with breast cancer after I was called to have a second assessment after a routine screening. After the mammograms and examination...
I had a lumpectomy in June and have now had five out of twelve chemotherapy sessions. This will be followed by radiotherapy. My hair is getting very thin but hasn’t fallen out in chunks, which is what I’d expected. Does anyone have experience similar...
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