I had a lumpectomy in January and radiotherapy in march this year. For a over a week, I've had pain in the breast and under arm. I spoke to the BCN and she thought it might be the bit of gardening I had done. My breast feels heavy, tender and achy but...
Hi everyone I had breast cancer in 2022 and today 2 weeks after my 3 year mammogram I had a call from the hospital today saying they had seen something and it needed a repeat mammogram and ultrasound to investigate it further. I know this doesn't necessarily...
Hi I have just had a second mastectomy. The first one was 16 years ago.
Hi all, I am not sure what to write here. I have never created a forum post before and I am not sure what I am doing. I have recently been diagnosed with what I am told is referred to stage "0" breast cancer. I know I am lucky that it has been caught...
I had my appointment at the breast clinic today. I had a very long ultrasound, a mammogram in every direction possible, another ultrasound, a biopsy, a lymph biopsy, a metal thing put on the lump, another mammogram, then went back to talk to the consultant...
Hi everyone! New here, but not new to BC. I started chemo (I like calling it “chemcock” short for chemical cocktail) last week and I’m still processing everything. I love Pilates and messing around with light weights at home. I’m doing my best to...
Hi I was diagnosed with “early treatable” breast cancer in December 2024 at the age of 47, I underwent a lumpectomy and axillary clearance in January and and I am part way through preventative chemotherapy ( which is rough) I’m finding it difficult to...
Hello I and new to this and awaiting my biopsy results. I have seen my report from the ultrasounds and mammograms and it says M5 & U5. i have also been reading about radial scars and wondering if they would get that score I’m clutching at straws...
Hey so I’ve just been put on the pathway for the 2 week fast track referral after noticing my breast looking different to the other and I’m wondering what to expect!? Gp found a lump I’ve litrally just got the all clear (Friday) from my ovary removal...
Hi everyone. I was recently diagnosed with Stage 2 Modular Breast Cancer. This was following an Ultrasound and biopsy. I had an MRI on Monday and was phoned by the hospital today saying that I needed another Ultrasound Ultrasound next Monday. Could someone...
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