Hi I’m lobular breast cancer diagnosed in may after a routine mammogram I’ve had lymph node involvement but also a regional spread to my neck so needed chemo first before surgery I’ve had intense chemo and I’ve had my surgery lumpectomy lymph node removal...
Gotta keep busy and can’t concentrate! I had breast pain for a week or so and on Boxing Day found a lump. My left breast felt really ‘hormonal’ but I’m 5 years since my last period. I was treated for an infection, but that didn’t seem to help so went...
Hi everyone I have just joined the community as I found a lump on my breast Thursday night. Got an appointment with my GP Friday they have put in a referral into the breast clinic. She said try not to worry but easier said than done. All I have done is...
Hi Everyone, I felt a large lump underneath my nipple which began really aching in my breast and my shoulder was starting to hurt too… so I did an e consult last Monday and the doctor saw me that day. She examined me and could feel it too but when she...
I had my first treatment scheduled for Monday 5th, started fine with cold cap, steroid, flush and antihistamine but within a couple of minutes of chemo started had a burning sensation in a line across top of abdomen, nausea, horrific back and abdomen...
Hello everyone, This is my first time on the Breast Cancer forum. I joined as I am hoping to hear from others who are in a similar situation to me, specifically for positive words that I can enjoy life for longer than a few more years. I originally...
I was diagnosed with Grade II invasive ductal cancer in late November. I had a lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsies on 12/12/25. My next appointment in breast clinic is next Friday (16/01). I was hoping someone may be able to give me an idea...
Hello other Phesgo friends Have any of you been told that your scans are showing a small amount of fluid around the heart? This has been reported to me after my two last 3/4 monthly scans. I saw a cardiologist about it and he is not unduly concerned...
Hi, I have recently been informed that I am not able to have Radiotherapy following my breast cancer op and chemo, after initially being told I would . I have been offered the targeted therapy drug Ribociclib and Zoledronic Acid infusions. Has anybody...
Hey so I’m new here today. Had my diagnosis around four weeks back. All mammograms missed as lobular cancer is occult (meaning not easy see on mamo) and only lumps in armpit led me to believe issue. MRI located it and all the several lumps in lymph...
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