Hi Reading the MacMillan Understanding Breast Reconstruction booklet, scars from previous surgery query. Does a caesarean count?
Morning , received a phone call this morning from consultant she has a space available for my op on Thursday this week instead of the 30th .Happy but very anxious .
Hi everyone. New to this so not really sure what to say. I was diagnosed with breast cancer last week through a fine needle test. Waiting for an Mri scan and biopsy results to find out the stage and what treatment I'll need. I just thought it would...
Hi everyone I've been reading through some of your stories and am so impressed at both the strength and vulnerability of the women here. Despite having been diagnosed on March 18 and having had a lumpectomy and lymph biopsy in April I think I've somehow...
Hi everyone x just joined this wonderful forum today. I would really appreciate any advice/info anyone can give me. My 'problems' started in January 2022 when out of the blue I was needing to pee umpteen times a day, sometimes not making it to the...
Good morning and thank you for letting me join the group that no one wants to join I was diagnosed Dec 2021 grade 2. Had lumpectomy and radiotherapy. One of the lucky ones. It was discovered in routine mammogram. Still coming to terms with the remaining...
Hello everyone I'm 58 a mother off 4 .l was diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma this week surgery is booked for the end of the month then to start Chemo which scares me .Every little pain I get know I think oh my god what is that feel like my mind is running...
Hello, I'm looking for a little clarification as it's Bank Holiday the hospital support number is closed.. Just a few questions or any advice if anyone been through similar. We got the news a few days ago and it all seems a blur. Mum was diognoses...
Hi All, newly diagnosed Triole negative Stage 1 Grade 3! Radiotherapy and Chemo mentioned as options but think I read Triple neg almost certainly will need chemo any thoughts on this please? I’m so scared of losing my hair and want to be prepared as much...
Hi, diagnosed with ductal and lobular breast cancer 2 weeks ago. Had to go for an MRI yesterday for better view of my cancer so still no treatment plan. Likely mastectomy and chemo though. Scared, stressed and flaming angry, still at the 'why me!' stage...
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