Hi everyone, I’m new to the group. 4 weeks ago today I found a lump, managed to see my gp the same day who referred me to breast cancer clinic, 13 days later I saw my consultant and had my biopsy, last Wednesday I got told I have breast cancer, today...
I thought I would share what I did before and a little of during, at the start of my chemo treatment for breast cancer. Just before my lumpectomy my breast cancer nurse put me in touch with a family counselor. I was having a hard time dealing with the...
Hi everyone, I wasn't sure where I can turn to for help. I fund a lump on my breast back in October 2022 and had an ultrasound and biopsy done in November at Royal Free hospital. I've finally was given an appointment with my consultant on Wednesday 25th...
I am feeling frustrated and like my choices have been taken away. I had a second biopsy done 3 weeks ago after waiting for 5 weeks after the first one to be told that there weren’t enough cells for the HER2 test to be run. Today I have been told this...
Hi, this is my second time here, recent diagnosis in December 2022, I have grade 2 invasive, with high grade dcis, er/or both 8, fish negative, I am booked in on feb 15, for mastectomy, chemo and staging after the surgery, to be honest I am terrified...
Hi, just wondered if anyone has experienced 'cording' and do you have any suggestions how to help it? Thanks x
Hi everyone, it's Megan here from the Community team. We often see members asking questions about the different terminology and acronyms associated with their breast cancer diagnosis and treatment: e.g. BC (Breast cancer). After seeing some recent...
Hi, I had an elective mastectomy at the beginning of November and it wasn't as bad as I expected and definitely feel Imade the right decision. I experienced relatively little pain which was manageable with ibuprofen and paracetamol. Just wondered...
I had a lumpectomy on my left breast at Xmas with the DCI’s at the margin (my lymph nodes were clear). I had another operation 2 weeks ago to take another excision which has turned out to be high dcis. I am now going to be having chemo and a mastectomy...
Hi all, recently diagnosed with breast cancer grade 3 in lymphoma as 80+ had surgery and the cancer has been removed from the 2 lymphomas. I am otherwise healthy. The doctors are now advising these options together: tablets, Chemo or Radiation (zoledronic...
