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I am due due to have a lumpectomy tomorrow but thinking of cancelling. I still don’t feel like I have Cancer. I know it, can talk about it but still don’t feel it. My lump is visible so don’t understand. Maybe I’m just not ready
Hi I'm Issy I've just had my 3 rd breast cancer surgery 2016 Lumpectomy 2023 Bilateral Mastectomy 2025 Wide excise incision - cancer moved to chest wall Advised to have radiotherapy and hormone treatment - estrogen receptive. The problem I am having...
Me again. I’m about to go into treatment. I’m terrified. Been told if cannula doesn’t work I will have a pick line. I’m needle phobic. And I will have stomach injections for 8 days. given a whole list of side efffects. I’m on my own and so scared. Thinking...
Morning. Has anyone on here experienced a skin infection since their breast surgery? I developed redness tingling and itchiness on both boobs last week which is continuously spreading. I have been told it’s an infection but no one knows why and I’m on...
Has anyone else had this. I am hoping that it will improve over time.
Hi everyone. I’ve had 3 biopsies today in my breast. Awaiting results in 2 weeks. The doctor warned me that from looking at my scans she would be surprised if it wasn’t cancer. I’m feel very vulnerable and scared. I’ve joined this group so hopefully feel...
Hi I do not have a diagnosis but have been anxiously waiting 13 days so far since they biopsied a small hard lump in my breast. How long have others waited in your experience? Im starting to spiral... Background is a little more complicated: Recurrent...
Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with Breast Cancer, after a routine mammogram at the end of March. It’s been a bit of a whirlwind as I’ve had the lump removed and two lymph nodes. The lymph nodes were clear and the surgeon was happy he’d taken everything...
Hello, im currently recievibg immunotherapy pembrolizumad alongside my chemo. I recieve it every 3 weeks. Around 2 weeks after treatment my face breaks out in like an acne. Ir can be quite sore too. Anyone else get this? My oncologist prescribed...
Tomorrow is my two year check up and my anxiety is through the roof. When does it mellow?
