Hi, I'm new here. Recently diagnosed with Breast cancer IDC Hormone positive) Just had lumpectomy and sentinel node clearance yesterday. Feeling relief that treatment has now started, but worried about results in 2 weeks time. At the moment just expecting...
The dr has found a lump in my breast. I’m in agony with it. Pain is in my breast arm and back. I’m waiting for a mammogram. So scared. dr couldn’t feel lymph nodes. No breast changes as yet. But since dr squeezed the lump I’m in agony. Tablets are not...
Hi there, my 85 year old mother will be having a mastectomy and lymph node removal soon. I'm so worried for her, she's never had surgery and doesn't like fuss. I don't know what to expect post surgery and so not sure how best to help her. She lives on...
Hi, I've just been to hospital this morning. I was told that I have microcalsification in one breast. After having mammograms, ultrasound and biopsies, I was told to go home and wait for a letter. This should take about 2 weeks. I'm absolutely terrified...
Hi all just had my diagnosis of breast cancer and of lymph node too im waiting for my mastectomy surgery and feel this is the worst time how does everyone cope with this? Xx
Hello, I had a mastectomy about 6 weeks ago including a clearance. My body doesn't really feel like mine and I wondered if anyone can relate? I'm also about to start chemo which will likely result in hair loss. I'm off work and struggling to find...
Hi my name's Jacqui just had four biopsies told probability high cancer in right side back breast and lymph glands affected. Total shock as no lumps for me, I always checked. The mammagram found it, I feel so blessed and lucky that we all have access...
I am Autistic with ADHD, fibromyalgia and MECFS. Long term treatment resistant depression and CPTSD. I'm less concerned about the cancer, but more concerned about the impact stopping HRT will have on my other conditions. Can anyone relate, been through...
Good morning everyone...I was diagnosed with Her2 left BC on the17th July..After finding a lump myself.....I'm going for a lumpectomy tomorrow with Axillary sentinel lymph node biopsies....I had a mammogram in November 2025 which was all clear...After...
Hi i was diganosed with Stage2 ILC on 6th July, its a 4cm by 4cm mass which im shocked at as had a mammogram 18months before and it was clear and my consultant said its slow growing? Initial MRI Contrast Scan shows no spread to lympth nodes however...
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