I had a successful lumpectomy on 8th October and the surgeon said it went well with clear margins. I then had an appointment with a radiologist regarding radiotherapy. She said that was very lucky to have a very slow growing, very small, stage 1 cancer...
Hi all. I have just joined the forum so this is all new to me. I am 65 years of age and I was diagnosed with breast cancer last November, had it removed in December. Unfortunately I also had 7 out of 12 removed lymph nodes under my arm that were cancerous...
I have a question, and I need to admit—it’s been bothering me a bit. Back in January, I was diagnosed with mixed ductal and lobular breast cancer. It was Grade 2, with the largest tumour measuring 88mm, and 19 lymph nodes were involved. I was told I...
Hi all, first post. I had a lumpectomy and sentinel biopsy 3 weeks ago, then second surgery for margins plus nipple removal 3 days ago. My question is, am I messing up the shape of my breast with my bra? I have the M&S post surgery compression bras (I...
Hello everyone Im very new here and everything has happened so fast lately I thought I’d try reaching out here. I’m 29 and after a recent a&e visit thanks to months of pain and discomfort that I foolishly kept brushing aside as other things, I was I...
hi everyone I’ve posted before about having METAPLASTIC breast cancer that has now metastasized to my lungs I was told I potentially only have a year and I’m a single mum to a almost 3 year old. Today I met with the consultant at St Barts hospital for...
Hi I’m having chemo for breast cancer after a lumpectomy then full Lymph node removal. Chatting in the chemo ward as you do (it’s a long day) a lady was telling me about turkey tail mushrooms which she said has been known to boost immune system and help...
I'm having a hard time believing that herbs are safe to take, I've been advised to try sage, tumeric & pollen extract called femal ( vit e in it ) My research says - Turmeric reduces the effects on tamoxifen Sage is an osteogenic . And vit e...
Hi all, I had a lumpectomy and sentinal nodes done on the 16th of October, I've not heard anything back regarding results, how long does it take, or is it no news good news maybe , worrying now and it's been a long haul since Sept 8th when i found my...
Am i expecting my chemo brain ( sometimes get confused or forgetful ) affect me after treatments and does radiotherapy have any side effects i should be aware of and how many sessions should i be expecting.my plan is to look for work
