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Hi all This is understandably not a club I ever anticipated joining - I certainly don't remember requesting access! However, now I'm here it's good to know there is a wealth of support available for 'newbies' and old hands alike. I was fine with my...
Hello it feels strange reaching out for support because that’s not something I normally do but it’s fair to say a diagnosis of breast cancer has changed my mind! I’m hoping to be able to ask silly questions, cry a little and pay support forwards to others...
Hello. I had a single mastectomy and lymph nodes removal 2024 all went smoothly and healed well I asked in February 2025 for the other breast to be removed, as it's large and weighty and uncomfortable. My surgeon agreed. I saw a psychiatrist and was...
Hi, ive received the diagnosis recently, mucinous er+ grade 2 still can't quite take it in. I'm waiting for mri results and surgery, very hard time.
Hi, new on here, Feeling quite low, had a biopsy a week ago and was told I had cancer straight away (is this normal before you get results?). 2 lumps in one breast where it has gone to 2 nearby lymph nodes. I'm disgusted with myself as I missed my two...
I just found a lump in my right breast 11 months after I had a clear mamogram. I’m waiting for my biopsy results on Wednesday. I also have had some post menopausal spotting and have a hysteroscopy booked. The breast surgeon didn’t think they were connected...
I have recently been diagnosed with pleomorphic lobular carcinoma insitu. I am waiting to have a 2nd biopsy on a second patch of abnormal cells. I am not sure how to feel right now. My mum had breast cancer 3 times, passing away after the 3rd bout...
Joining the forum. Was diagnosed last week with breast cancer and operation this week. All quite a shock.
I am new to the forum. I was diagnosed with breast cancer last week. All a bit of a shock and had my surgery this week. Now back at home. It’s stage 1 and hopefully caught early. I wasn't even aware men got breast cancer- apparently only 400 in the UK...
Brief background, diagnosed Tnbc June 25 refused chemo, personal reasons, lumpectomy July 25, radiotherapy, 5 full breast, 4 tumour bed September 25. Was great until February 26 when swollen, boob like a rock, ultra sound April 26, all good , just late...
