hello, I was diagnosed with a reacurance with breast cancer a couple of weeks ago, my first diagnosis was 9 years ago, I has a wle and 25 rounds of radiotherapy, I a under the family history so had yearly mammogram I had my mama gram 4 weeks ago went...
Just been diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma with 2 suspicious lymph nodes. Biopsy of nodes taken yesterday. Operation in about 4 weeks. Any advice on my treatment timeline would be good so I can plan Christmas, or not and work, or not??
I had my lumpectomy and all nodes removed 3 weeks ago. My arm movement In the upward exercise is limited. The top of my arm feels like a vice like grip forms. Did anyone else get this? I get my results in 6th Jan. I have heard the arm has to go up for...
Diagnosis on 16th, what a crap Xmas! Had ct scan and MRI today, that was fun with anxiety and panic attacks. Small lump found by chance due to menapausal issue and given a mammogram another checkup and found in lymph node. Team have decided I will have...
Hi, first time on here, diagnosed on Friday, and my emotions are all over the place. Waiting to get operation on Jan 26th, remove lump and lymph nodes, then discuss further treatments. Finding it frustrating waiting for results etc. Just wondered how...
Hello, I’m new to the group with a recent diagnosis of breast cancer. Currently awaiting MRI and CT scans in the New Year. I’m struggling to keep a lid on the panic. I wonder how others have managed to get theirs under control? Thanks
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in July, started treatment in late August. Finished chemo a few weeks ago. Other treatment continues and will have operation at end of January (still to decide lumpectomy or full mastectomy). My friends have been...
SarahH21 told me how to do this so thank you. I got a diagnosis yesterday afternoon. All I remember is it’s 17mm and I’m due to have an mri scan to provide more information. I found it after a cheeky afternoon sex session with the person I’d been...
Hi been diagnosed with breast cancer unwel and worried
Hi, I have just joined the forum after being diagnosed with invasive breast cancer last week. Thus far, I’m taking things in my stride and am determined to be positive, put my trust in what I think are a brilliant medical team and continue to do all the...
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