Hi. I’m new to this forum. I was diagnosed with Grade 2 invasive breast cancer a few weeks ago. I originally found a lump in my right breast and was sent to the hospital for a mammogram and ultrasound. I was informed on the day that it was a cyst and...
I had a lumpectomy and SNB on Monday, recovering well! just very anxious about the results and what comes next. I’ve been off work 4 weeks now, signed for 6 weeks off by consultant, and although physically probably could work mentally I feel too overwhelmed...
Hi my amazing mum has just been diagnosed. The consultant suggested hormonal pills as a treatment but I have been ready up on this and they should be doing chemo. I’m scared as is she. Can anyone pls help clarify this?
Hi, I've just been diagnosed with high grade DCIS, but I'm struggling with how to feel about it. I'm feeling stressed about the surgery and possible radiotherapy. I have been told to stop my hrt, so I'm worried about that aswell. I'm struggling to focus...
Hi all, I’m Ake, age 40, grade 3 ductal carcinoma with DCIS, HER2+, ER- (don’t have PR results yet). I’m doing chemo before surgery, it’s been really hard to get things started but I finally started yesterday - except that I had a mild allergic reaction...
I let my low mood go on till l was a weepy wreck,l thought it was just me being ridiculous. Got in touch with the breast care nurse,explained then she phoned oncologist and phoned back saying to stop it and two days later got letter for appointment the...
Hi has anyone suffered with eye problems? I’ve been on Letrozole for fifteen month, but I’m starting to experience symptoms that I think are related. My eyes really hurt on sunny days and I can’t open them in sunlight. This has only happened over the...
Can anyone advise how long to expect to wait for Her2 results. It will be 4 weeks tomorrow since biopsies done and no follow up from the hospital.
Good evening, So on Friday last week I was told that I have got Breast Cancer, I’m still in the early stages of taking in this diagnosis and I’ve just started on the very long journey ahead. I’ve joined this group so I can start to get my head around...
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