Hello I got diagnosed with lobular breast cancer and had a lumpectomy and lymph node removal in December. I'm starting chemotherapy next Wednesday for 18 weeks then radiotherapy after that. I've been reading all the Macmillan books for advice and information...
Hi everyone. I've just finished chemo and radiotherapy after having a lumpectomy on my breast last July. After a whirlwind of treatment, I need to start getting ready to go back to work. I'm nervous about this. I've been off 6 months, I've lost...
Hi everyone I'm Lou, I'm having a mastectomy next week and I'm terrified. This will be my 3rd surgery since November.
Just diagnosed for 2nd time with breast cancer, (same breast) and need masectomy this time. Implant not an option as had radiotherapy on previous occasion so think I am opting for reconstruction. Would love some info from anyone who has had masectomy...
Hi everyone I’ve been reading for a while just finally plucked up the courage to join in I’m 46 , mum of 4 , wife of 1 I was officially diagnosed last Tuesday , 2nd Feb but pretty much knew it was cancer the previous week when I had the US and biopsies...
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Hi everyone I recently discovered a lumpy area in my right breast and upon confirmation I wasn’t going mad, I was referred by my gp under the two week care pathway to be seen in the breast clinic. I went on Monday and was see by quite a senior consultant...
Hi everyone, So, I felt something on 8th Dec (day before my birthday - Happy Birthday!) - was seen straightaway by nurse who referred me for mammogram. Had that on 22nd Dec (Merry Christmas!) with biopsy of the "lump" - kinda got a vibe that it might...
Does anyone have advice on how to tell teenage grandchildren that I have cancer and need masectomy without frightening them? When my mum had cancer which unfortunately was terminal my children where 11 and 8 and I didn't tell them what was wrong with...
