Hi Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. This is the first time I’ve joined a forum. I was diagnosed back in September 2022 (age 52) with a 23mm, grade 3, ER+ (8/8), HER2- breast cancer. Spread to 2 lymph nodes. 2 surgeries, 6 chemo rounds...
Hi, I had my first of six chemo cycles last Friday, and I'm feeling horrible like everyone else does I'm guessing. Do the side effects get easier over time or worse? Thank you
I am trying to get to terms with today’s diagnosis and the decision to be made now as I move forward. Anyone any advice who has been through this?
Hi All, I was diagnosed with Breast cancer on the 22nd of May 2025. I have since had a biopsy, an MRI and I am having a CT scan tomorrow (31st of May) as the MRI suggests that the cancer is bigger than first suspected and I will also be having another...
Hi All feeling very shocked and overwhelmed at the moment. Was diagnosed with breast cancer two weeks ago and now have to have mri and ct scan to see if it’s spread. The tumour is in armpit and attached to lymph nodes. Therefore they can’t tell if the...
Hi everyone I was diagnosed with breast cancer 31st October last year. On the 18th November I had to have a mastectomy (left breast). Initially it was thought it was a small area and I would have a lumpectomy and radiotherapy. So it was a shock. After...
Hi All, Don’t really know if I’m being paranoid or it’s something I should get checked, but could really do with some advice. I am 39 and always check myself, usually every couple of weeks, I’ve always had one breast slightly bigger than the other...
Hi there. I've recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and start chemo next week. I would really appreciate any help as to what to expect and what I should and shouldn't be doing before, during and after chemo?
Hi Please can someone kindly offer some advice I have recently had my drain taken out following lymph node removal and developed seroma. I have had it drained a day ago and it's filled up again. My question is I'm due to travel to Cyprus 12 days would...
I has a lumpectomy and radiotherapy for high grade DCIS at age 49 16 years ago. I have recently been diagnosed with a large area of DCIS in the same area and now facing a mastectomy and reconstruction. my consultant said I am very unlucky to have a...
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