Hi So I got my diagnosis yesterday - Invasive Ductal Cancer grade 2 stage 1. On one hand I feel really relieved that it’s early and they have found it but on the other hand I’m struggling with the fact I still have cancer. Plus everyone around me is...
Breast cancer diagnosis waiting on nurse calling to tell me what drs says
Hi I had ultrasound and biopsy last Wednesday after recall from regular mammogram and get the results on Friday. But they pretty much told me it’s cancer so expecting the worse. This was all done on the NHS but I have private health through work so...
I am 64 single. I live alone n look after my mum partime n live in a small flat in the Staffordshire countryside. I have two grown up son's one daughter in law . I lost my beloved dad just twelve months ago.I am still missing him very much. I'm supporting...
Reconstruction then reduction.
Just diagnosed with grade 3 invasive bc this week. Getting dates (mastectomy) and treatment details next week. Bit surreal. full time working with two young kids (and lovely husband). Not sure what exactly to say to work yet, let alone anyone else. currently...
Half way through my chemotherapy and I found a third recurrence on my mastectomy scar. Confirmed by my surgeon and ultrasound on Monday night. I’m just not sure how you pull yourself back up after this. I can’t stop crying. Positives I know are that it...
Hi there, this is my first post and looking forward to chatting to people who are looking to do the same and to share experiences and advice if possible ️Today is my second mammogram after being diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago… As usual feeling...
Hi, I had breast cancer eight years ago and underwent chemo, mastectomy and reconstruction. I have been taking Tamoxifen since on the whole I feel great. Just wondered if anyone else suffers from vaginal dryness and irritation, also periods of itching...
Hi, I’m a married 44 year old Mum of an eight year old boy. I was diagnosed yesterday with breast cancer but don’t know what’s ahead of me as I’m waiting for biopsy results. I have nosedived into a heap of fear, black thoughts and anxiety today. I’m just...
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