I has a therapeutic mammoplasty and sentinal lymph node biopsy on Tuesday and currently at home waiting for the results. The surgeon glued my skin closed but put on some strapping which I took off 24 hours post op. I have some tape under there though...
Eight years after first being diagnosed with breast cancer, I realised that something nasty was going on in my mastectomy scar. Sadly the cancer has returned. I’m waiting on exact details for the next couple of weeks. I’m really frightened of going...
I found a small lump in my breast a few weeks ago. Saw my GP and was referred on 2WW. At the breast clinic I had several mamograms, ultrasound and biopsies taken. I was told it looks like breast cancer and I will have confirmation on Wednsday. Does...
Hello, I’m new here. I’m 5 weeks post diep flap surgery for lobular BC with tumour sent for oncotype testing. I have a phone call appointment for results and wondering has anyone had oncotype results over the phone which resulted in chemo treatment? Trying...
Hi I had a lumpectomy 10 days ago, I'm seeing the consultant on Friday to discuss radiotherapy. My partner is currently going through stage 4 colon cancer. I don't know what I'm meant to feel. My mood is really low and I'm snapping at everyone. He is...
Hi everyone, would just like to ask if anyone had to have their radiotherapy with a hematoma. I have a hematoma of 7x4cm and have my first appointment with the radiologist Thursday to tell me how many sessions I'll be having. I am just so worried that...
Hi everyone Not sure what to say. Feeling very overwhelmed with the diagnosis I received yesterday after a call back from a routine mammogram. Had ultrasound and biopsies taken last week. I now know I have the estrogen.receptive type of breast cancer...
Hi. Feeling pretty annoyed just now. More concerned about other people's family/friends) feelings than my own.
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Hi everyone, im new to the forum and was just looking for a bit of advice or experience from people who have been through something similar. I was diagnosed with TNBC and I started chemotherapy and immunotherapy last Thursday. I am starting on weekly...
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