Hi everyone I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in 2017. Had a lumpectomy and lymph node removal and have been very fortunate to be cancer free since (mammogram each year) Unfortunately, due to Letrozole, my hair hasn’t really grown back, it...
Gosh I haven’t felt the need to be on this forum until today! This morning I found a lump in my armpit on same side as my mastectomy… just near the end of the mastectomy scar. I mean I’m trying to tell myself that it’s prob scar tissue but my heads miles...
Hi Had lumpectomy in April for triple neg on the edge of the wide excisions new cancer of 2 mm was found. It was left and chemo started it will be removed at the end of treatment. Anyone else had this ? Just wondered if I will have more chemo after...
Hi beautiful people, I am new here and still finding my way around this life changing news. I'd love to connect with you all and support eachother through the journey. A bit about me, I am Italian living in London since 2015 where I found love ...
I’m new today. Hoping that my lumpectomy surgery will go ahead on Friday and feeling a little anxious.
Hi new to the forum. I am 4 weeks post lumpectomy and sentinel node removal and have my follow up appointment this week I’m looking for some info as the last few days around my scar has started to become firm and bruised and feels quite sore is this normal...
Hello just recovering from surgery
Hi All, I have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer Stage 2 on Thursday. I am age 50. I am hoping to chat with other members. Just saying Hi x
Hello Everyone, I'm Rosie, I recently got diagnosed with a breast Sarcoma. It's been so painful and growing so quickly. I only got my diagnosis about a month ago, and now my mastectomy is happening in two days. I'm obviously terrified, I'm worried about...
Hi all.i had breast cancer at 36. I have been on tamoxifen for a year now with 9 yrs still to go. My hair is so much shorter now on the the side I had radiotherapy,I'm feeling really low as its so much shorter then the other side. I know I should...
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