Hello to everyone. I joined the page several months ago but haven't felt ready to post but now I do so here goes. Following a routine mammogram I was diagnosed with Grade 2 invasive ductal carcinoma on both sides. I had lumpectomy and lymph node removal...
Hello! I'm Kay269, aged 54 and had my diagnosis this week of stage 2, grade 3 triple negative IDC. Treatment plan is being agreed on Tuesday next week. I'm feeling surprisingly calm about it at the moment and I'm not sure that's normal - though I expect...
Hi there, I'm new to the forum and hoping it's ok to ask questions right away. I also hope my question is appropriate. A breast cancer diagnosis is a bit of a shock and takes a lot of processing. I'm now post mastectomy and lymph node removal, sometimes...
So, 31 years old. 3, (2,3 &12) kids and on the 23rd September was told I had High Grade DCIS, full mastectomy and reconstruction next week Wednesday 26th October.. I'm petrified, numb, in a dream I mean my thought process is unknown. I have a thousand...
Hi I'm new here . I got diognosed end of jan , ive had lump ectomy and lymph nodes removed just about start chemo on thursday . Worried as i have ao many chronic health and pain problems already
Hi I’m new to group. I started Abemaciclib 5 months ago along with faslodex for the last few years. I was told diarrhoea would be severe but it just does not seem to get any bettter.. Anyone else have this problem .. I take 150 twice a day . Many tha...
Hi I am newly diagnosed with HER2 + grade 2 invasive ductal carcinoma- at least that's what my report says! My treatment plan is chemo followed by surgery (likely to be mastectomy) and then radiotherapy. Chemo starts on 7th June. My cocktail is EC...
I just wanted to share a link to my blog, my journey so far, in case it helps anyone else to read my experience so far, I think it’s quite common for us to start this process of writing it down and for me with the memory capability of a goldfish it definitely...
Hello I'm new to this group. I was diagnosed in January after having found a lump in my left breast, after having all the tests I was then told I had breast cancer DCIS. The consultant talked me through my options & eventually went back & decided on...
After a routine mammogram in the middle of April, I was called back 3 weeks later for another mammogram, followed by a scan. I was given an appointment for a biopsy the following morning. Having seen the anaesthetist, I'm having a lumpectomy on Monday...
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2026 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007