Hi. I'm new on this forum. Was diagnosed couple days ago and will have CT scan, MRI, and bone scan all on one day next Wednesday.
I’m new here so hi everyone, recently diagnosed after a routine mammogram and operation very quickly so finding it hard to get my head round everything, even tho it was only stage 1. How do I learn to be ‘normal’ again? Thank you x
Had my first abus yesterday because of heterogenously dense breasts. Always had normal yearly 3D cad mammograms. Last normal mammogram was in Nov 2020. Compression was at level 3 highest - she asked it it was tolerable but I think it was worse than...
Just got home from my core biopsy results. So it’s DCIS non invasive but high grade and large. 56mm * 77mm. As such the Dr said she thinks I’ll need a mastectomy. I said if I need one off I’d rather have them both off to reduce the risk further but also...
Hi everyone, I have been diagnosed with breast cancer recently. I had surgery to remove the tumour and the biopsy of the lymph nodes was negative. I will get chemo, radio and hormone therapy. Now, I was just wondering if anyone knows a good place to...
My daughter noticed a swollen arm, some time ago, my freind was smelling her, (she attended to herself) and she now also is coughing but still does not want help. It is very difficult. I have tried doctors but they cannot do much, and we are trying...
Hi, I've just joined, I've found a lump on my chest at the top of my left breast. I've spoken to my GP and have an appointment next week. I'm thinking it can't be cancer as it doesn't seem to be in the right area? However I'm aware of secondarys after...
Hi, I am new to the forum and so hello and hope everybody is 'ok'. I wanted to ask if anybody had any advice on breast forms and how to choose them? I had a bilateral mastectomy 4 weeks ago and have no plans for any reconstruction surgery however the...
Hi all I'm new here. Breast Cancer removed in Dec. I am due to start Chemotherapy on Monday. What can I expect in the first few days after it starts. Or right away??
Today I went for my appointment. Had an examination by the consultant. Mammogram, ultrasound and then 8 core biopsy's. 4 on the breast lump, and then the doctor decided to do 4 on the various lymph nodes under my arm, while telling me they don't usually...
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