Diagnosed with oestrogen and HER2 positive invasive breast cancer in January. Had successful surgery in February. I saw my oncologist yesterday and due to start 3xEC , then 3x Docetaxel with Trastuzumab first week in May. I have been advised to try cold...
Hello all, spent the morning at the hospital having the triple tests done. I knew. I just knew when she was doing the ultrasound. she was going over the same area so many times and then when she mentioned lymph nodes…… MRI booked for Wednesday morning...
Everyone says I think it will hit you soon with a ton of bricks… I'm three days post surgery and my lump was found on Mother’s Day. I’ve had down times especially after I calmly told the surgeon that I would prefer him to take my nipple but I’m very...
Diagnosed July 2019 and had a masectomy Sept 2019 followed by radiotherapy which finished Xmas Eve that year. Would like to go for a spa treatment facial and body wrap.The only treatment I am on is letrazole. Is it OK to do this? Thank you
Hi ladies. lovely to meet you all. my name is catherine aka cat and i’ve just recently been diagnosed and in my 3 day post op recovery. Looking to connect with anyone in the same or similar situation as me for chats and advice xx
Head is a complete muddle so much to take in.
Hi guys....I have just joined the group. My name is Alice and was diagnosed with breast cancer end of January 2023. I've so far had three cycles of chemo and three to go. I am glad to be part of this community and to be able to share my experience...
I'm Sharon and new to the group diagnosed with lobular multicentric breast cancer had a masectomy reconstruction 11th April
Hi there had lumpectomy on 1st March. Still waiting for radiotherapy. How soon after lumpectomy should it star. thanks dinner lady
I attended my local hospital on Thursday for breast pain ( original reason I saw my GP in Feb), which in the intervening 8 weeks had metamorphosed into a lump. Within minutes of the registrar describing my lump as "suspicious " a whole chain of events...
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