Recently had a mastectomy for invasive ductal carcinoma with sentinel node biopsies. Although the ultrasound of the node was clear, the biopsy has come back positive. Now waiting again for oncotype DX. Overwhelmed with fear.
Hi I was diagnosed with DCIS had lumpectomy ,got results in 233rd sec saying I have no clear margins and I'm having mastectomy 9th Jan , I'm 58 yr old . I've to go flat but would like to have a double mastectomy . Has any one gone through what I'm experiencing...
Currently waiting for my surgery date coming very soon and would love to know as much as I can to be prepared I have my pre assesment Thursday so want to be able to ask questions so any advise tips hospital stay must haves would be much appreciated thank...
Hi, I've just joint the group. Found out I have Lobular breast cancer. Having a mastectomy on the 7th January. No cancer family history, completely out the blue. Advice on where to get bras? Looking like I'll have radiotherapy once healing has happened...
Hi all :) Just looking for other people's thoughts and advice. I had mastectomy, with reconstruction and implant September last year. Then had lymph nodes removed. 2 out of 9 had cancer. CT scan showed not spread. Joined optima study which then recommended...
Hi, I’m Sharon 55 years young, I was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer in November I had my tumour and 3 nodes removed on the 10th December all went well started to recover and wait for my radiotherapy appointment etc for January some time ( I now...
Have appointment Monday to confirm what I already know. Was first diagnosed 2020. Think it has spread as my hip as itis aching as well as other symptoms. Pretty sure I'm going to refuse treatment but not sure. I am frustrated but feel it is a gift, although...
I was diagnosed 3rd Jan with a stage 3 30mm x 15mm ductal tumour showing a lot of cell activity. There is no evidence of lymph node involvement. My assumption was I would have surgery to remove the cancer then have whatever they felt was needed but it...
Hi I’m a newbie and wanted to introduce myself. My options are Chemo which I had my 1st session of today plus immunotherapy. I shall be 18 weeks once a week in the chair til I get a break. ‍ Daunting and trying to stay in control where I can....
I’m 55 years of age found a breast lump last year. Had all the tests biopsy etc was given the all clear. Now a year later I have breast cancer which has spread to my spine and lungs. Having a mastectomy a week today, then hormone treatment plus Ribociclib...
