Hi, I just joined after receiving a diagnosis on Thursday which came as a shock and I am still processing. I got confirmation that I am BRCA2 positive in January 2025. I was 55 at the time, have adult kids and perimenopause, so I decided on preventative...
Hello my name is Louise and my mum recently was diagnosed with breast cancer and it's going through her bones bean a shock to us all and it's been hard and struggling she has people been in to see her but there is no cure for her as she has heart failure...
Hi, I have just joined the forum. I was diagnosed in June. So far I've had a lumpectomy for 3.5 cm mass with aicap flap reconstruction and 1 lymph node removed. Starting 4 month chemo in a fortnight followed by 3 weeks radiotherapy then oestrogen blockers...
Hi everyone first time posting and I am looking for some advice please. i was diagnosed with ductal cancer in both breasts in June. I have had a double mastectomy with diet flap. I am 4 weeks post op and was told I need to start Chemo within 3 weeks...
Hi Im Katherine. I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer,multifocal in right breast. Currently awaiting Mastectomy with reconstruction with silicone implant. Looks on Dr Google has caused me a lot of anxiety as I can only see negativity around...
It's my second EC chemo on Tuesday. My hair is coming out but I'd thought to have lost much more by now. When can I expect to lose it?
So felt a lump. Went to GP, got referral. Have had mammogram and ultrasound and biopsy this week. Afterwards the doctor is describing next steps, talking about surgery for definite and possibly/probably chemo but we have to wait for biopsy (2-3 weeks...
Can I ask for female staff or at least one in the room? Does anyone know if ECHO is repeated after chemotherapy or radiotherapy? It was my worst treatment.
Hi, im 10 days post op jusg wondered if anyone else had loss of appetite nausea and mild headache headache might not be linked but def appetite and nausea it’s mild but noticibke it was reconstruction with implant after double mastectomy. t...
I am an 80 year old lady and I had my mastectomy surgery for grade 2 lobular carcinoma 5 months ago. I have been taking Letrozole 45mg daily for about 4 months and will be prescibed for the next 5 years. I am suffering with night sweats and hot flushes...
