Hello, I'm entirely new to this website. Although I had breast cancer 9+ years ago I did not join the site then. So really I'm a newby. But, last weekend I found a new lump in the breast where I previously had a lumpectomy and lymph node removal, chemotherapy...
Hi all. First time here. I was diagnosed with breast cancer for the 2nd time back in October 24. I had a mastectomy and lymph node removal on 12th November. I am now having hormone treatment. The first time, 30 years ago, I had a lumpectomy and lymph...
Is this normal?
I have had my operation and start radiotherapy in the new year . I have been on a drug called letrozole for the past 8 weeks but the side affects have been horrendous. The joint pains I have had from this medication has been so painful that I have cried...
Hi all Just to say hello everyone and so pleased this popped up on my FB feed this morning as have felt isolated from people who are also going through this journey, even though I have the best family and friends. I am 41 with two beautiful daughters...
Hi, I am new to the group. I recently had a breast lumpectomy for triple negative breast cancer. Today I start my first chemotherapy. I struggle asking for help but here goes. What type of head wear is best after hair loss and where do I buy it from....
Well I am middle 60s and had breast cancer in 2016. I had a lumpectomy, chemo and then radiotherapy. Then the usual 5 years of pills. Well, here I am again thinking that I may have to do this journey once more. Well, I had my mammogram in July last year...
Hello - just a quick one!!! I finished chemo 8 weeks ago, I managed to keep a lot of my hair by using the cold cap, it's a lot thinner but not too noticeable, it does still seem to be slightly shedding but i think to a point it probably did before chemo...
Good evening. I was told today that I have breast cancer. I hadn't really thought the lump I had found was anything serious, probably a cyst or blocked milk duct or something. So, it hasn't sunk in yet. I have known people with various cancers and from...
I was diagnosed with TNBC stage 3 acting as stage 4 in August of 2023. I completed 16 treatments and then a double mastectomy. I have been worried because I started having pain in my upper abdomen and my left side and back about 8 months ago. It sometimes...
