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Just been diagnosed and in a panic. Lump about 1 inch and can’t be felt. Ultrasound done under armpits and radiographer said nothing to see there. Week to wait for biopsy results. Please help
got a call this morning. biopsy results are in (had biopsy on Tuesday 6 days ago) and dr wants to see me to discuss the results. won't tell me on the phone. I'm so scared. they told me that up to 6 weeks wait for results as there not worried because of...
Hi all, I used to have thick Afro hair before chemotherapy and now it is growing back straight with a loose wave. I tried googling to see if other black women have had this experience and only found one lady on X social media but that was just a single...
I’ve just had my first mammogram a year after breast cancer surgery and radiotherapy. I’ve felt so anxious leading up to it and now afterwards I feel really weepy. I’m anxious about waiting 2 weeks r results and I feel very alone with my feelings. I lost...
Hi all, following a single mastectomy, chemo & radiation last year I am now 9 months into taking the above meds. I am 50 years old. I am particularly struggling with sleeping, I am waking up around every 2 hours as I'm having a hot flush ( they are quite...
Hi all, it was suggested to reach out for some peer support, I am 38 and currently having treatment for recurrent triple negative ductal grade 3. Feeling incredibly overwhelmed and frightened about the future. I first had breast cancer 7 years ago and...
Just wondering if anyone has any tips on facing that first mammogram after breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and chemotherapy. I have my appointment tomorrow, almost a year to the date of my single mastectomy, and I’m losing my mind a bit. I can...
Had my results today with consultant of ct scan, cancer hasn’t spread anywhere else so good news there, op for breast and under arm Monday, with drain put in, can’t have chemotherapy as wouldn’t be able to manage it due to age and other health conditions...
Hi all, 7 weeks after being referred for an urgent breast cancer appointment I finally went for my appointment on Saturday, 3 mammograms, and ultrasound and 4 core biopsies later I get a letter for an outpatient appointment at the breast surgery clinic...
Hi All, I've recently been diagnosed with High Grade DCIS at 34 and have a double mastectomy scheduled in just under 2 weeks (I have BRCA2 which is why I'm not being offered a lumpectomy). Are there any helpful tips or things I should buy ahead of the...
