Hello I have just been diagnosed with DCIS in my right breast and have the options of lumpectomy with radiotherapy or mastectomy with reconstruction for treatment. I would be interested in hearing from others with similar experiences. My diagnosis...
Hi,. I'm new here and just wanted to say my journey is still going on for now. I was diagnosed with 2cm breast cancer lump in September, had it removed in October with sentinel lymph node surgery and lumpectomy. Once wounds healed, had 5 sessions of radiotherapy...
I feel like a fraud even being here. I’ve had no diagnosis. I’ve a large lump (2 cm ish) in my breast, and have been referred by my GP via urgent 2 week referral. I am filled with dread. I have had lumps before, but really this feels different. And...
Have just been diagnosed with breast cancer with her2 as well. So much information given to me and then my car broke down so was stranded in it for several hours. I’m disabled as well so ended up in dreadful pain which affected my back and neck (back...
Hello, Diagnosed De Novo Metastatic Breast cancer in Nov 2021. Mestases in liver and skeleton. Began my treatment at Cleveland Clinic in my city, but felt they were doing the bare minimum and switched hospitals and doctors in September 2022. Have...
Hi everyone I'm new here and it's all a bit surreal
Hi, I have recently had a bilateral therapeutic mammoplasty with lymph node removal on both sides. Cancer was found in four nodes and I am now having a CT Scan. I understand that this is normal procedure but am terrified that it will have spread and what...
Hi I'm new to the group and this is my first post. I was diagnosed with breast cancer early December and last Thursday had the breast lump removed and also some lymph nodes removed. My breast doesn't really hurt much although it's very bruised, but...
Hello All, I am taking the hormone blocking tablets Anastrozole for the last 2 months and am feeling very tired, Has anyone felt the same on these tablets. I have also just started taking a chewable calcium with vit D tablet to hopefully stop the thinning...
Hiya I have finally had my masectomy and reconstruction and lymph nodes all clear. How long will this recovery be? Will I need further treatment ? how do I know if there is no other cancer in my body I am just feeling anxious all the time , please advise...
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