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​Five years ago, I had a lumpectomy, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy for triple-negative breast cancer. About six months ago, I was getting really concerned about ongoing pain in that breast, so I went in for a scan—thankfully, everything came back completely...
Just wondering if anyone has kept a journal through their cancer journey, I have been reading about it lately and im thinking about starting one I always used to keep a diary when I was younger as im quite a private person and dont discuss my feelings...
Hello, I got my diagnosis on 13th May and am waiting for a double mastectomy. I now have a surgery date of 6th August - this is 85 days from diagnosis well off the 31 day target. Has anyone else had to wait this long? I am in Sussex - feeling very anxious...
Hello, can anyone tell me if you had any experience same as me? I have a blue vein that runs through my left breast and in the middle of the vein it goes in, like a dent. Then just above there is like a buldge (the only way i can describe it) and just...
Hello everyone. Well this is a place I didn't think I'd find myself in! It's a hell of a shock isn't it!! I found out last Friday after finding a lump beside my left nipple. Had the the tests, and have appointment next week for the treatment plan. One...
Hi everyone, this is my first time posting. I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, following a mamogram & ultra sound. Core biopsies taken from left breast & armpit. Awaiting results on Friday 10th July. Can see on NHS app notes that the lump is...
I had a ct scan a couple of weeks ago for different issue and they spotted a limb so saw breast clinic yesterday had mammograms, ultrasounds & biopsies done then was told breast cancer need more biopsies on other findings and been told will probably be...
Hiya I have joined as was told yesterday I have breast cancer and I’ve had no sleep trying to figure it out I just feel terrified been told they caught it really earlier as was having a ct scan for a separate issue and it was spotted I honestly didn’t...
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with triple-positive breast cancer at the beginning of the year and have now completed six cycles of TC chemotherapy. I'm currently recovering from a successful lumpectomy, where my 9mm tumour and two lymph nodes were removed...
Hi everyone, has anyone had fluid on their knees when taking letrazole? I’ve been on it for 15 months and get joint pains but this fluid on knees is a new side effect that has increased gradually over the last month? I’ve tried resting, didn’t make any...
