Hi recently diagnosed - forum name comes from how my consultant described my cancer - if it were a criminal it would just be a petty thief not a serious criminal ! It’s a small , contained (hopefully ) lump that I found myself . Confirmed as hormone fed...
Was diagnosed with DCIS in April 2021, had it all removed at the end of May 2021. fantastic surgeon, consultant and nurses. Now i feel a bit alone as I am not seeing anyone again until June, this year.
Hi everyone I was diagnosed with breast cancer last June and I've not spoken to anyone before except my partner and parents. I feel like I've excluded everyone who wanted to know how I am but I just wanted to not talk about it as for me I prefer to chat...
Hello. I'm 51 have and just finished radiotherapy for my second diagnosis of breast cancer. I was first diagnosed at 48 in my right breast stage 2 invasive ER+. I took Tamoxifen for 3 years but couldn't cope with the side effects and came off it 4 weeks...
Hello I had a lump removed a few weeks ago and now awaiting radiotherapy I am so scared and don't know what to expect .Is there any side effects how long will it last
Hello, I'm new to the group
I have breast cancer for the second time first time I had it was 2020 had lumpectomy nothing in surrounding tissue asked for an oncotype test done and was recommended chemo and radium I then then had Chemo took really not well after 4th session so I quit...
Hi! Ive been to see the oncologist today and have been give my dates to have Picc line fitted and a chemo start date. Im not going to lie Im a complete reck and really nervous for both of these. My diagnosis is Grade 3 invasive ductal carcinoma Her2...
Hi, I was diagnosed with grade 2 invasive globular cancer and 2 separate DCIS. Had therapeutic angioplasty on December 14th and due to start 5 sessions of radiotherapy on 10th March. Any advice on creams or hold to use during/ after radiotherapy? I will...
Hi. I’m new to this group. I had surgery Sept 2019 followed by 24 radiotherapy treatments and then Letrozole. I’m still struggling with awful fatigue and dizziness which, for someone who is used to long distance walking and mountain climbing makes life...
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