Diagnosed last Tuesday left breast. Scared
Hi everyone. I had my baby 7 weeks ago and was diagnosed with breast cancer a few weeks after he was born. I was referred for a lump which was thought to be a blocked milk duct - it turned out to be a cyst but by chance on the ultrasound they detected...
Hello I have been diagnosed recently with Grade 2 Invasive Ductal Breast Cancer. Oestrogen receptor positive HER2 negative I am a patient at The Royal Brompton for my Lungs I have severe COPD mild Bronchiectasis colonised Psuedomonas & Chronic Pulmonary...
HI everyone February 10 was diagnosed with stage 2 invasive DC, ER+ PR+ HER2+. Shocked, scared and wish this wasn't happening to me. Having lumpectomy surgery in few weeks. Just found out am HER2+ so will need chemotherapy. This is what scares me...
Hi all. I have just joined this forum. It may be a bit quick to do so but was hoping for some support and friendly advice. For the past few weeks ive had a swollen breast with heavy feeling and foun d a good sized lump at the top of my breast near my...
Obviously my main aim is to get better but I was just wondering any advice on the cold cap please? I have done hair to start off with . Is this worth it?
Hi I had a single mastectomy on 18th Feb to remove a 9x6cm mixed DCIS & invasive cancer. I won't find out about any possible further treatment until I see my consultant later in March. I am fairly pain free but still attached to my drain. My main...
Hi, I've just had a phone call with a date for surgery, next Tuesday 8th March. Are there any useful tips for me please? for preparing for the surgery, useful things for being in hospital, items that will help recovery etc etc..... And anything...
It’s been awful my partners breast cancer I have supported her every single day, just thought I would say hello I know what your going through it’s so difficult
Hi, I’m new on here. I had a subareolar duct excision at the end of January after having a bleeding nipple since last July. Three mammograms and three nipple ultrasounds were all normal, however I’ve recently received the news that I have DCIS, high grade...
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