Hi, I'm Elsa, new here and quite new in UK (came just over 1 year). I was diagnosed right breast cancer grade 1 in May, didn't know the stage at this moment, finish MRI and now waiting NM Sentinel node.
Hi, this is my first post. I recently had a recall for my first mammogram and following a repeat mammogram and biopsy, was diagnosed on Thursday. I feel quite numb and I'm not sure that its fully sunk in - I've had a few tears but I honestly don't quite...
Hi, I am new to group and have been diagnosed with Breast cancer in my left breast. I have been offered a simple lumpectomy or surgery on both breasts which will be a breast reduction. Does anyone have any advice? I am leaning towards the reduction...
I'm 73 and have just had a lumpectomy. Lymph nodes apparently not affected. I haven't seen the oncologist yet, but have been told I will have radiotherapy and hormone therapy. I'm hesitant, at my age, to have the hormone therapy die to all the possible...
Received DCIS diagnosis low intermediate grade not invasive and so far through ultra sound not in lymph nodes.Due to area covered have to have a mastectomy with immediate reconstruction and told no need for Chemo . I am very fortunate they have found...
Hi.. I’m a newbie in this club none of us want to be a member of!! Had my Lumpectomy Wednesday so still feeling a bit like I’ve been hit by a bus… love & positive healing vibes to you all
Hi all I'm new to any type of forum , I have just had my operation on Thursday, had to stay in hospital for one night which was quite nice and felt safe even though I didn't get much sleep. My operation finish at 8.30pm so they thought it best to just...
Hi, I’m new here so a little nervous. I was diagnosed with stage 2 IDC in April. I have had my surgery ( therapeutic mammoplasty ) which was ok, not really painful at all, just uncomfortable. I have my first appointment with oncologist on the 19th June...
Hi just had the news yesterday that I have breast cancer. I’m a mess. Cannot stop crying but know I need to get a grip as not told children yet. Had routine mammogram which picked something up, so got called in for further checks. Had ultrasound and...
Trying to go to sleep but can’t after diagnosis today and choices which lie ahead.
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