Hi everyone. I’ve had 3 biopsies today in my breast. Awaiting results in 2 weeks. The doctor warned me that from looking at my scans she would be surprised if it wasn’t cancer. I’m feel very vulnerable and scared. I’ve joined this group so hopefully feel...
Hi I do not have a diagnosis but have been anxiously waiting 13 days so far since they biopsied a small hard lump in my breast. How long have others waited in your experience? Im starting to spiral... Background is a little more complicated: Recurrent...
Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with Breast Cancer, after a routine mammogram at the end of March. It’s been a bit of a whirlwind as I’ve had the lump removed and two lymph nodes. The lymph nodes were clear and the surgeon was happy he’d taken everything...
Hello, I am asking a question here on behalf of a friend living in the UK. I am Canadian - so I don't know much of the organizations and communities that exist across the pond. So my friend's is financially struggling, barely scrapping by for rent...
Hello, everyone, I have been diagnosed with DCIS and had surgery last week to remove this and reconstruct the boob. I think I over did it and had a delayed bleed - probably the most painful thing I’ve ever experienced and felt like I was going to faint...
Hi, I’m new on here and reaching out because of how isolated and lonely I’m feeling dealing with all the that comes with oestrogen sensitive breast cancer when you are post menopausal! I’m 53, and coming to the end of my treatment. Weirdly, when I...
In 2019 I was diagnosed with IDC TNBC plus extensive DCIS in left breast. I had chemotherapy before surgery (lumpectomy and 2 shaves to get margins). Then had radiotherapy. All good. 2024, went for 5 year sign off appointment. Had had a cyst in my right...
Hi everyone. Recently diagnosed with Grade 2 bc after a biopsy. Went into total shock and felt like my life would be over! They reassured me it is treatable and I won’t lose my breast. I’m on Letrozole until my next appt 1st September to hopefully shrink...
Hello Recently diagnosed with stage one Ductal breast cancer. I went a lumpectomy last week. The surgery itself was okay and I was discharged early evening within one to 2 hours. My breast swelled up significantly after speaking to the ward. They told...
Hello, I was diagnosed with stage 1 grade 2 ductal about 7 weeks ago. Have undergone lumpectomy & SNB which were clear. Due to have radiotherapy & start Anastrazole. Slightly concerned about possible side effects from medication
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