Hi. I've had breast conserving surgery on a very small grade 2 tumour. Lymph glands clear and a good margin round the tumour. It is now up to me to decide whether I have radiotherapy or not. How can I decide this?!
Hi I was diagnosed at the beginning of March with invasive grade 2 lobular breast cancer. I am waiting to start chemotherapy and have been expecting an appointment letter this week but it has not come yet. My breast is getting very big and I'm really...
Hi I’m new to the group and this is my first post. I’ve been browsing for a few weeks, and thought I’d take the plunge and introduce myself. I found my lump by accident, as my breast was a little sore, but not sure if I had knocked it picking up my...
New here. Hopping on in support of my Mum recently diagnosed at aged 84. First ‘proper’ appointment tomorrow. Any advice about how I can support her best (she’s asked me to to go to her appts with her as another set of ears) would be helpful. Between...
Hello, Following a routine mammogram (which I almost didn't attend) on 6th March, I was called back for a biopsy on 21st March, another one on 23rd March, then the results on Friday (just gone) 31 March. I have a consultation with the surgeon, next...
Hi I've been diagnosed today with Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer Grade2 ER positive. I have immediately been put on endocrine (hormone) therapy, have to have an MRI/Ultrasound scan and surgery in May. My 2 mammograms did not show up the lump and I am...
Hi I’m Dawn and currently under going chemo and immune therapy for breast cancer Her 2 Negative and brac positive but I’m a fighter and I’m not out and have no intention of quitting this planet but I’m so frustrated with my hair currently at that fluffy...
Hi I’m after a little bit of your knowledge please. I finished radiotherapy at the end of last year, following a lumpectomy and lymph node removal on my right breast. However over the last few weeks I’ve had a full ache in my arm pit and side of breast...
I am having 12 Paclitaxel and carboplatin and so far have had two treatments. My colitis has played up for the last 4 days (started the day after treatment). I was warned by my consultant it could happen but I was just wondering if anyone has had similar...
hi I had a left side mastectomy and full auxiliary node clearance 8 days ago now. Thd drains are a nuisance now and I can’t wait for them to be out. Hopefully today I’ve seen signs of them slowing down so fingers crossed. I have a question however...
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