Treated for early breast cancer 17 years ago but mutilated by surgery and radiotherapy.Told could have reconstruction as right , treated , side shrinking A cup and left E. now told too much damage caused by radiotherapy ( got five whole weeks at that...
Hey everyone, I visited the Buckinghamshire One Stop Shop yesterday and was really impressed with the service. I initially went in for a lump in my left breast, which turned out to be just tissue. However, the mammogram revealed two lumps in my right...
Hi, I wondered if anyone else is an emotional wreck I am completely distraught. I’m usually as tough as granite but I’m on the floor literally on the floor. I hit a wall during day five in round one and discover it was the withdrawal from the steroids...
Hello, I’m struggling. I was diagnosed a year ago and am still in the middle of treatment. A lot of this is because I keep freaking out and changing my mind about how to move forward. I had a double lumpectomy in the right breast last December, but...
Hi, In February I found a lump in my left breast. I went to my GP who found another lump and was referred to the Breast Clinic on the 2 week pathway. I had an appointment later that week. The consultant found another lump in my right breast and said...
Hello, I had my dressings removed yesterday following my recent surgery to remove grade 2 IDC and 2 lymph nodes. I previously had surgery on the otherside for similar, but it was in 2021 and I can't remember the advice I was given about how to prevent...
Hello just been diagnosed with breast cancer as am falling apart
Hi all, New here. I came cross this community when searching for some answers for my recently appeared mouth ulcers. I have done more than half of my Phesgo shots, suddenly getting very bad mouth ulcers all over my mouth and under my tongue. I used...
Hello. Looking for some advice. 10 months ago had melanoma. Been all clear for 6 months. But now found lump in breast. Seen doctor. Been referred to urgent care. But what I would like to know is how long after referral do you hear. As now been 10 days...
I am 65 and I had a biopsy 5 days ago after finding a lump in the L breast. I have an appt in 6 days time to discuss the result after the multi disciplinary team have met. Everyone tells you to try not to think about it but that's not easy is it? Plus...
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