Hello everyone, I hope this is the right spot to post about this. I really just need a place to vent because I'm spiralling quite badly. I'm in quite a unique situation because I'm a trans man who binds my chest with KT tape. I very rarely am not binding...
I have recently been on a webinar with Breast Cancer Now concerning new treatments for TNBC. The changes that are now being used since my diagnosis in April 2022 were quite mind blowing. In addition what options there are for advanced breast cancer was...
Hi, I have my 2WW appointment on 2nd July and I’ve just found out my husband can’t be there as he has to be in London that day. I haven’t told anyone else about my appointment as I’d rather keep it to myself until I know what it is. My husband said...
Hi everyone, I've just been diagnosed with Stage 2 grade 3 IDC with one positive lymph node. I'm 49 and the whole thing has been quite a shock and I'm not sure it's really sunk in yet. I feel like I'm just waiting for the next bit of news and treatment...
Hi. I have just finished high intensity radiotherapy. My breast is very red, sore and swollen. The upper arm on the affected breast side is very swollen this morning. I already had Lipodema (not lymphodema) in that arm. My lymph nodes were sampled but...
Hello, I am really struggling with the wait for a plan... I was referred to one stop clinic and had mammography, ultrasound and core biopsies of a lump in my right breast. I was told at that time (by the radiologist and the consultant I saw after...
Just been diagnosed with breast cancer . Maybe in lymph nodes . Said the lump is 10cm . I'm struggling big time with anxiety, making me feel really ill. Gone on antidepressants but they will take some time to work . Seeing oncologist on 15 th July. I...
I have a program of 15 radiotherapy sessions coming up. What do you wise people recommend for creams/lotion to help soothe.? Someone recommended papaya?? But couldn't find any products. Thanks for your help
Hi, I was diagnosed last Thursday the day before I flew to Prague for a long weekend with friends. i had a great weekend and switched off not thinking about it! Since I’ve come back reality has hit hard, one minute I’m ok and positive the next crying...
Hello - new to this! I have had a breast cancer diagnosis - and my Doctor at the Breast Clinic has indicated that it is likely to be chemo first to shrink - then surgery, though not confirmed. Have been having additional tests / scans etc - when she has...
