Hi I went for my biopsy 3 weeks ago , I was told after ultrasound that it was cancer and the biopsy would just confirm how aggressive it is, I've still not received results, and now being told that it could be another week or two before back! How long...
Hi I was diagnosed last week. Grade 3 triple negative breast cancer. I have my bone scan, mri and ct scan all booked for this week and hopefully I will get the results next Friday. The waiting is what I'm finding the hardest, I just want to get started...
I had a lumpectomy in August 2021. I’m taking Letrozole as part of a trial. My age, grade and tripe of cancer meant I was suitable for the trial and I avoided radiotherapy. I started Letrozole in November 2020 and I initially had joint pain which subsided...
Hi, I am 50 years old and was diagnosed with grade 3 invasive ductal carcinoma with high grade DCIS lymphovascular invasion positive ER 8/8 PR 8/8 and HER2 positive 8 weeks ago, 6 weeks ago I had a lumpectomy to my right breast and have heals well, I...
I am 66 and was diagnosed 4 weeks ago following a routine mammogram. I had a small lump deep in my left breast and had a lumpectomy yesterday. I’m feeling fine and am so impressed by the wonderful care I have had from the NHS. I’m joining this group to...
My mum found out in December that she has breast cancer. Since then she has had two surgeries and has ended up now having to start 6 months of Chemo. She's a tough cookie, my mum. She's seen her older sister go through it and survive and her mum (my grandma...
I found a lump in my breast last night. My GP has been fantastic today and I now have a 2week wait referral to the nearest breast clinic. I'm 46 in 3 days time. I have 3 children, 2 of whom have special needs, the third has medical needs. I'm their full...
Hi I am new to the forum as I have been nervous about joining. I have had surgery, have been taking Anastrozole for a month now and start radiotherapy tomorrow at Mount Vernon.
Thought I'd say hello as I've just been diagnosed with stage 2 lobula breast cancer.
Hi all, I had a biopsy on my left breast on 7th April and will be going for my result on Tuesday 3rd May. The consultant I saw said that looking at the pics it "probably" is cancer. I luckily managed to get a fortnight in the sun and almost managed...
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