I was diagnosed with breast cancer on 16th Dec and had a mastectomy on 27th Jan. all went well but when I returned for my review two weeks later expecting to hear whether I would need chemo or radio therapy I found out that four lymph nodes were removed...
Hi everyone, I have been thinking about joining the group since I was diagnosed with breast cancer in February. I had my op in March - lumpectomy and have been told the breast is clear but there are some cancer cells in my first lymph node. I've been...
Hello, I have been diagnosed with oestrogen positive breast cancer. I will start chemotherapy after I have had all the staging scans. I feel nervous about the chemo and the results of the tests. I’m trying to distract myself but I am scared
Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and while confident in beating it I don’t want to burden my family with cancer chat too much. As they still processing the info and need time to digest what’s happening. I thought perhaps others who...
Hi, Anyone here had cording and what did they do for relief? I am barely able to fully stretch out my hand because of the pain. Appreciate any advice x
Hi all. I was told over the telephone in March that I had breast cancer. I have had surgery and have my follow up appointment next week. What concerns me is that I will need to take oestrogen blocking medication and possibly radiotherapy. I went through...
Hi. Completly new to the forum world. Relatively new to the cancer world. Diagnosed Jan 22, chemo started Feb 22. 1/2 way through chemo & feeling anxious about my mid way review this Friday. Early breast cancer so plan was lumpectomy after chemo. Started...
hi, i am new here and wanted to say hello and hope that you are all keeping up. thanks
Hello all, I have been diagnosed today with Grade 2 invasive ductal carcinoma hormone positive. Have to make the decision about whether I go for breast conserving surgery or mastectomy. I would be interested to hear how other people decided. I have...
I was diagnosed yesterday see surgeon on Friday to explain treatment. Won't kid on I'm so scared of the unknown and think you are all so brave.
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