Hi everyone. I hope you’re all doing well- so breast cancer is a bit of a challenge isn’t it? I had surgery 9 days ago (lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy) and don’t have the follow up for another 3 weeks. It’s a long time to wait. I’m healing ok, I...
Hi all New here and I have questions. 7mm tumour removed. Biopsy tested positive for estrogen (number 4) but when tumour was analysed it came back negative. They repeating analysis on my request. Surgeon said I should push for the DX test but not...
Hi I had been considering booking a mammogram, mainly because my husbands late wife died after leaving breast cancer because of reasons best known to herself. Instead I had an ultrasound to look at my haitus hernia and that showed a lesion on my right...
Hi Just joined this forum. Was diagnosed with breast cancer in jul 24, told it was non-aggressive, grade 2. Had a lumpectomy Aug 24, went back for results which started off the good news is its not in the lymph nodes, however on excision the lumps...
Hi, I’ve just been diagnosed. I’m having a wide incision in two weeks then chemo , followed by radiation. I’m worried as I’ve read some have chemo first. Does mine sound right having it after? thanks .
Due to start radiotherapy today but in terrible pain due to the anastrozole.Taking pain killers.Been on it since the1 Aug.Should I carry on with it or should i speak to someone .
Hi. Just wondering if anyone decided to go back onto hrt following oestrogen positive Breast Cancer. I had a Mastectomy nearly two years ago. I have tried many drugs for menopause but now feel I would maybe go back onto HRT as I am miserable without...
Hi, I was diagnosed in January with breast cancer and I’m really struggling with menopause symptoms. Mainly hot flushes and itchy skin, when I look at the side effects of chemo they are very similar too - anyone else found what to take to deal with it...
Hi need some advice, I went to the doctors on the 14th august with a breast lump. Referred to breast clinic on urgent suspect cancer. However 3 weeks in and not heard anything. Called doctors and hospital and just told me to wait for an appointment. Just...
Hi - I’m new to the forum & was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer last Friday. I have been through such a rollercoaster of emotions since then, worrying about surgery, treatment, work, money, my kids - I just don’t seem to be able to take it in and...
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