Hey all. I’m 32, mum of 2 and wife. I have had “sore” boobs. Almost like just before you period today. However, I realised it was just one. After knowing the importance of checking, I found a mass. When I lift my arm above my head, I found a lump. It...
Hi All.. I was just diagnosed with breast cancer last Friday. I found a painful lump under my breast in May, went to GP and just did my breast examination last week. My world has suddenly turned upside down, I spent 2 days crying in disbelief :( I am...
Hi everyone First post- so nervous. But think I'm glad I found this forum. Diagnosed Thursday. Breast and two lymph nodes. This week I have CT on Wednesday and my biopsies are back Thursday so I'll know what I'm dealing with. Quietly te...
Hi, I have undergone two operations to remove hormone type breast cancer and 18 lymph nodes. I am considering saying no to chemo as I have been through two surgeries and am finally almost fully recovered. I’m just really struggling with the low rate...
Just got diagnosis 3 days ago & full of fear about all that lies ahead. How does anyone stay positive?
Biopsies came back as positive for cancer in the tumor and nodes samples. The type is hormone related lobular. At the moment it's stage 2 but I'm having a CT and MRI on Wednesday to check on spread. I'll need a Masectomy on the right side. Not sure if...
Hello there, I’m new here. Diagnosed recently with Stage 2 Lobular cancer and have surgery end of June. I’ve signed up for full mastectomy and a Braxon implant plus lymph node removal and biopsy to check it is actually Stage 2. After a lot of thought...
Hi everyone and thank you for letting me join this group. I was diagnosed around 5 weeks ago with stage one/grade 2 bc . HER2- /ER8 PR8? Think that’s right All seemed optimistic until MRI showed further areas of concern and has biopsies last week...
Hello , I have joined the group knowing that I am not alone and hope to find comfort and strengh ... Had a lump removed TN aggressive grade 3 .. start chemo in 2 weeks , type 2 diabetic so I know greater risks... very anxious .
Hi everyone, I am new here. I am having trouble getting travel insurance for my holiday in September. I have a grade 1 invasive ductal breast cancer. My consultant says I can still fly as I don't need chemotherapy, just radiotherapy and medication after...
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