People of any background, gender identity or sexual orientation etc can be diagnosed with cancer. Please be welcoming and supportive when talking to others.
We keep this a safe space for everyone. To find out more, take a look at our Community Guidelines.
I really dont know where to begin. I was diagnosed after a routine mammogram in August 2022. Following biopsies the initial lumpectomy went out of the window as a further tumour was located in the same breast. More investigations for spread, sentinel...
Hi I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. I found the lump just before New Year. It’s only a small lump, like a tiny pea. I’ve had my lymph nodes checked from a scan and no abnormalities found so that’s a good sign. I have my operation this...
Hi all Just having a bit of a down day I guess. I'm currently on letrozole and Calcichew-D3 for bone health and just wonder how other people feel physically on a daily basis on these drugs? I expected side effects but thought they might have cleared...
Hi, I was diagnosed with HER +ve in my right breast (17mm). Grade 3, invasive, Grade 1 in my left breast HER -ve (15mm), My treatment started in October. it was 6 rounds of Docetaxel and Carboplatin, phesgo every 3 weeks and zoledronic acid (every 6 months...
Hello, im new to this group. I was diagnosed with grade 2 ductal carcinoma in September 24 and had a single mastectomy in November. Now I have to undergo treatment which started with my first chemotherapy session on Monday. since Monday I’ve had real...
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed yesterday and just feel so lost and scared I don’t even know what to say :( I just really need to speak with people who understand I’m 39, with 5 beautiful children - 3 still living at home. And a husband. But after the...
Hi, Does anyone know what you can do or take to ease the intense itching after breast surgery? I have a 2nd surgery next week and would like to be more prepared this time. It was horrendous first time worse than the pain, but no-one would give me any...
I just had pharmacy clinic appointment and was advised to not eat out at restaurants or order takeaway during chemo ? Did anyone get this advice ? Did anyone follow it ?
Hi all Am new to all this techno stuff so trying to find my way around. I’m a 67 yo and was diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer in October and had a lumpectomy and sentinel node removal on 28th November. Saw my surgeon on 6th Jan for results...
Hi there... I am 2 days into finding out that I have grade 2 invasive ductal carcinoma in my left breast and I feel completely overwhelmed by the amount of information that I need to get my head around. My consultant has advised me that my first course...
