Hi everyone. I'm starting chemo next week for lobular breast cancer. Going to try the cold cap but slightly dreading that. Feeling a bit daunted, generally, but ok. I wanted to connect with any support out there, so hello all, and sending all my best...
Morning everyone, I'm here as I found a breast lump very recently & have been referred under the 2 week wait pathway (although initially I thought this meant the GP wanted me to come back & see him in 2 weeks!) The GP was lovely but made me feel a...
Hello, New to the forum and page..I just got my diagnosis yesterday at 5.30pm... Friday.. I was sent out ofnthe hospital knowing I had breast cancer at the weekend with no support. I am in shock and now have to play the waiting game on the biopsy test...
Hello everyone i realise DCIS is probably the best thing to be diagnosed with but it’s taking a little getting used to! Think I’ll feel better when I find out the next step of treatment.
Hello My name is Tracey I am new to this group. My surgery starts in two weeks with stage 2 her 2-1 breast cancer. All sorts of names have been given for my diagnosis but looks like I'm having masectomy and up to 20 lymph nodes removed. There is...
I’m also in the same boat this week . New diagnosis breast cancer . I don’t think it’s very nice not to be warned to take someone with you for tests . It’s a hell of a shock to be told the news especially when you’re on your own . Routine tests they obviously...
After a routine mammogram on May 20th, and follow up tests (ultrasound/biopsies) on June 5th, it was confirmed I had breast cancer in left breast. IDC grade 2, er+ pr+ her2- 3 separate cancers ranging from 20mm to 40mm. Single mastectomy, no reconstruction...
I am new to the group so hi everyone . On Thursday I was diagnosed with breast cancer after having my biopsy results, my head is a mess and now I need to wait until tuesday for an mri scan to see if it is deeper into my breast than what could be seen...
Help!! I’m trying to find anyone with the same diagnosis as me as I am going slightly mad with the rollercoaster!! Timeline: Dec 2023 - Diagnosed at 50 with Left breast cancer- 2 tumours ( 1 x IDC and 1 x DCIS) Jan 2024 - Left WLE and SNB - grade...
Hi I'm Issy I've just had my 3 rd breast cancer surgery 2016 Lumpectomy 2023 Bilateral Mastectomy 2025 Wide excise incision - cancer moved to chest wall Advised to have radiotherapy and hormone treatment - estrogen receptive. The problem I am having...
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