Hi I've just been diagnosed grade lymph nodes and hers 2 positive
Hi All, Oriinally diagnosed with lung and breast cancer and initially thought spread to adrenals was lung. 1 biopsy later and it seems it is from the breast. Is there anyone else here with a spread to the adrenals? Also, offered Docetaxel, does anyone...
Hi I'm really struggling with panic attacks at the moment. I'm newly diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer and get my treatment plan next week. The anxiety and panic attacks are getting worse. I don't know how to deal with it. I'm absolutely terrified...
Hi all , Just joined. I had DIEP 3 seems ago and apart from crying at the slightest thing I think all is going well. How long until my breast feels soft and is a better shape? Thanks
Hi. I was first diagnosed at the age of 37, then again at age 59. The first time I had a lumpectomy and 25 days of radiation. The 2nd, in the same breast, I had another lumpectomy but this time I had Brachy therapy..mammocite so I had therapy twice a...
Hi I've just received a letter from oncology department and I should have finished my radiotherapy treatment in time for Christmas. Then hopefully can get on with living. Yes I've got 5 years hormone treatment and yearly mammograms but it's a small...
Hi all I have never been on one of these forums before but having read through some of the other threads you seem like a lovely lot and I hope someone might have some experience of breast reconstruction they feel able to share. I have recently been...
Hi ive been diagnosed yesterday with DCIS-in situ in the milk duct. Having another biopsy as there is possible invasive cells going into surrounding tissue. Will need a mastectomy within 4 weeks regardless. As you can imagine I am devastated and my...
Hi, I was on HRT before my diagnosis, I had to stop immediately, since stopping I have had bad back and stomach pains and also headaches, I just want to know if anyone else experienced this and if it’s normal? thanks Rita
First Post, I'm 69 found a thickened area 5 weeks ago and had some pain., been to clinic and had mammogram, then scan then biopsy as mammogram had found a lump under the thickened area. Due results on Thursday but expecting the worst .
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