Hi. I was diagnosed in January after a routine mammogram at 51. Completely out of the blue. Stage 2 with one 8mm and one 2mm patch. I had a lumpectomy with a reduction on Feb 26th. I had enough Breast tissue to lose 800g and now have a reasonable...
im a 57 year old female who found a breast lump on the 23rd Feb, when I was getting ready to go for a pre assessment appointment for a total knee replacement which is booked in for April 25th i managed to see the GP on the 26th Feb and he referred me...
Hi all I’m due to start 12 weeks of chemo for TNBC in 10 days at Southend Hospital and I’m cold capping. I have questions for you pros and apologies if I’ve repeated what others have asked. Anybody used the Daniel field chemo hair treatment package...
Hello my name is Ruth and I have been diagnosed with lobular cancer in my left boob I am having a mastectomy. But have been offered a flap reconstruction has any one has either of these I’m struggling to make my mind up. Hope you can help
Hi All, I’m new to this forum. I’m a 64 years old and was diagnosed with bilateral invasive ductal carcinoma in January. I had bilateral lumpectomy’s and sentinel lymph node removal in February. I am really fortunate in that lymph nodes were clear...
Hi there, I’m Jana. got my diagnosis about a month ago. 3cm tumour estrogen positive. Initially, I was scheduled for a lumpectomy and radiotherapy. Although I’m fit and healthy, I’m 78 years ,so apparently, I can’t have chemotherapy nor can I have reconstruction...
I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer - hormone fed. They cannot operate at the moment as my tumour is too close to my breast muscle and would mean damaging the use of my arm. today they have put me on Letrozole in the hope that my tumour...
Hi All, Just been diagnosed with Breast Cancer, 52 and about to go on the roller coaster nobody wants to queue for. Trying to stay positive and embrace the journey as opposed to following the path of denial and fear. I know it’s hard but trying my best...
Hello Just want to say thanks to all who post their experiences and tips for this journey we are on. I was diagnosed in November, had a lumpectomy in January and with cancer in a node and a High Prosigna score, will be having my first chemo on Monday...
Hello, i was diagnosed 2 days ago and have no words to tell you what i am feeling.The breast surgeon gave me the news that the biopsy report taken from a lump in breast showed a cancer and cancer in lymph nodes under armpit.I was a wreck and was so...
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