Hi I was diagnosed with breast cancer in May. I have had 5 rounds of chemo (hard going) 2 more to go. However, I was told this week by my Consultant that I need a mastectomy. I was given info on going "flat", reconstruction (which sounds horrendous...
Hi, I had a routine mammogram recently and was recalled. I am 62 and this is the first mammogram that I have been recalled. Today at the recall appointment, I had a chat with a rather matter-of-fact breast care nurse with an appalling "bedside manner...
Hi I’m Gail i was recalled after my yearly mammogram, and yesterday had my diagnostic mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy. The radiologist is confident I have a cancer in my right breast so now I am waiting for my next appointment for the histology results...
Hello, I had a left mastectomy 5 days ago & hate seeing myself naked
Hello, I’m new here and join tonight. My story - After having an indentation in my boob I was 2 week fast tracked by my GP to the Breast Clinic in August, 5 weeks later on 14th September I finally saw the consultant where they did 4 biopsies (2 in my...
Hello everyone. I was diagnosed in May this year with lobular cancer in my right breast after a call back from a routine mammagram Im 63 years old and generally fit and healthy (or at least I was). The consultant explained that lobular cancer doesnt...
Hi found out 8 weeks ago on targeted treatment. Just wondering if anybody going through same treatmeant.
I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in February. I had neo-adjuvant chemotherapy followed by a mastectomy on 2nd September. Its been a very emotional journey. I've tried to stay positive throughout treatment for the sake of my 12 year old son....
Hello everyone, I have just received the news that I have Her2 positive breast cancer. I caught my lump early it is only 17mm but I still have to have the lumpectomy, chemo and radiotherapy. Anyone else going through this and does this ever go away...
Hi All Im new to this group was diagnosed in August with Triple Negative Breast Cancer with two Bi- Focal tumours which luckily was caught early through a routine mammogram which I was called a yearly early for! Why I don’t know but someone was watching...
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