That I would be reaching out to others with a diagnosis of breast cancer. Completely out of the blue found during a routine scan. Sending healing hugs to all the lovely amazing ladies on this forum
Hi there! I am 30 years old and have just been diagnosed with HER2 positive breast cancer. I don't know what stage I am yet, still waiting for a scan (said every cancer patient always ) I am also doing an ovarian stimulation to get some eggs frozen before...
Hello. I received my breast cancer diagnosis on Wednesday and struggling to come to terms with it. Am in a deep state of shock compounded by the anxiety of having scans this coming week to see if the cancer has spread (I have 3 positive tumours in my...
I was diagnosed from a mammogram 23 May. After MRI I have to wait until 20 July to talk to consultant to discuss what operation. Is this wait normal? I am so stressed about it growing and need to organise work . What time wait can I expect until operation...
Hi all well I started my journey in January 23 but go back to mid December I had a pain in my groin that very quickly effected my mobility and I was referred to a musculoskeletal specialist. I worked full time and normally no mobility issues. On New...
I was diagnosed in August 2021 with second stage breast cancer, after surgery, chemo and radio I have been clear for almost a year. Does anyone else have scar tissue in the raider of the breast that ache's at times?
Hello, I was diagnosed with breast cancer in January. They thought I would 'only' need surgery, but a further biopsy showed that it was also in my lymph nodes, so I started chemo on 1st March. Funnily enough, I'm not enjoying it much! I've had the cold...
Hi , I'm new. Was diagnosed 2 years ago with DCIS. Had single mastectomy. All healed well. Last week or so been having pain and discomfort under my armpit on mastectomy side. Can't see anything? Anyone else had this?
I am 58 and found my lump at the beginning of May. I was lucky enough to have the diagnostic tests only ten days later. My lumpectomy was on June 19, so only 2 1/2 weeks ago. It’s a while until my follow up so more waiting and healing. I am coping ok...
Hey guys. My mums been fighting secondary breast cancer since January 2016. She is a fighter. Until recently we’ve been told by her oncologist that they are not going to be able to offer much treatment. My world fell apart when I heard them words so I...
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