Hi, i was recently diagnosed with breast cancer with bone metastases. I am commencing medical treatment at the moment. Is there anyone on here, who is a few years along a similar path, please? thank you!
Hi, I had five lymph nodes removed just over a year ago. For the past four months the scar has been getting sorer, swollen and more and more painful. I have been told that it is just nerve pain. Has anyone else had a similar experience?
Hi I have only been told a week ago I have stage 2 breast cancer
Hello. My lovely daughter was diagnosed yesterday. We are both feeling devastated and overwhelmed. I want to be there for her every step of the way but just don't know what to do. We all want to 'put things right' for our children when they have troubles...
I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer in both breasts. I did find a lump in one but the mammogram showed it also in the other breast. It’s likely to be generic as I have a strong family history of BC. I’ve decided on eradicating it permanently...
Hi! I'm 47 and was just diagnosed yesterday with a 5cm tumour in my right breast. Feel completely stupid as I didn't really feel it until it suddenly came up after I had to unexpectedly run after someone (don't ask!). Because it seemed to appear out of...
Hi, I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017 when I was 36. It started with a small lump in my breast and I underwent surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiation. I was then fortunate to be clear for two years after which I had a relapse and...
I was diagnosed with high grade dcis on 6th June, just 18 months after losing my sister to breast cancer. On top of the tumour is a 10cm x 9cm blood clot. Because of this, I am stuck as I can't move forward. Can't stop being scared, angry, and can't stop...
Hello everyone…I’m sure you are all worried & anxious like me so thank you in advance for being here to share in that uncomfortableness. I just received my diagnosis 2 days ago, so I’m still a bit disconnected from the weight of that reality. My biggest...
.I am 74 with recent diagnosis of grade 1 invasive ductal cancer of 1 cms. It is in right breast inside bottom left. I was told I need not take notes but I have not been given any written details of cancer type and treatment planned. Is this normal? I...
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