Hi everyone, thought I would say a few words. I was diagnosed on Tuesday with grade 3 breast cancer also in my left node. Everything has moved so fast I can barely cope with all the information. It’s overwhelming. Had a ct scan today and told I need a...
Stage 3, grade 3 triple negative. Not quite what I was expecting as thought it was a cyst. I only had my routine mammogram in November. So I begin the unenviable journey which is very overwhelming but I have a very good support network around me. I have...
Hello. I wonder if someone can help please. I had a mastectomy during the first lockdown. I went to see the plastic surgeon in January and he suggested a bipedicled diep flap reconstruction. Before I decide whether to go ahead I would really like to speak...
Hi just diagnosed with stage 1 invasive ductile cancer. Bit of a shock as I’m sure you all know! Luckily I have a wonderful supportive family and great friends as well as a fabulous medical team looking after me. surgery booked for April fools day...
Hi all, I guess I'm reaching out to people who may have gone through something similar to me. I've been struggling a little this week. I was diagnosed with a 25mm grade 3 invasive ductal carcinoma in December. It was hormone receptor positive, HER2...
I'm 47 year old from India and got my BCS in December 21 , I'm going with my 4th AC chemotherapy and totally got exhausted....here in India it's it's curse to have such disease as it's very expensive and no government support. Wish me good luck as 4...
Well I didn’t see that coming! Found the lump late November, mastectomy & reconstruction 21st January 2022 & starting chemo April 22nd. I had an infection so just had a week long stay in hospital, on IV antibiotics so all good. Massive wake up call to...
Hello all l am new to this but would love to share experiences. I have had three lots of surgery .Began with lumpectomy and lymph node biopsy. Then wider clearance with lymph node clearance. Finally mastectomy 7 weeks ago.First diagnosed last Sept after...
Hello all! I am learning a new language. Grade 3, 17 mm ductal breast cancer. Spread to one lymph node. Hormone positive, Hercep2 negative. Lumpectomy and full lymph node clearance booked in April. Radiotherapy, Tamoxifen for 10 years and a high chance...
I'm 69 years old and have been diagnosed with HER2 - Positive breast cancer. I had surgery this week to remove the lump, also some calcification spots, and a lymph node biopsy. It feels weird, because I feel quite healthy, but I have to admit I am feeling...
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