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Just a bit in mood for a rant .. was on a wierd path from get home only got truthful answer today at infusion . Triple positive at start 3c stage so ploughed on with surgury chem and knew a node in neck so got booster radio so got finally diagnosed with...
So, I finally cried today for the first time since my diagnosis in August. I am so angry at myself for having given in and had the meltdown that I knew was on the way and had been brewing for the past couple of weeks. I had stayed strong because I didn...
Hi, it’s really late and scary thoughts are whirling through my head so decided nows the time to join the community. I had a lumpectomy and positive nodes out last week which I thought would bring relief but in act I’m just more scared and terrified...
Hi I have recently had a Wide Local Excision (WLE) where a lump and tissue was removed. Unfortunately the margins were not clear and it has gone to my lymph nodes. I have been offered either another WLE or a full mastectomy along with lymph node removal...
I have had surgery lump and lymph nodes taken Diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. Can anyone who has the same type please give me some reassurance about what is next
Hi All, I have been on chemo for 5 cycles and this Friday is my last one. I was diagnosed with TNBC in Jan so surgery will be next. I have noticed weight gain since startimg chemo. I have never been over weight and have maintained the same weight for...
Hi I'm new to this and not used to engaging. I don't talk about my B C much. I'm a bit nervous
Hi All, I had my first yearly mammogram following lumpectomy and I was expecting it to be painful at the time on the affected breast, which it was was, but it was fine and a I had a bit of dull pain for a day or 2. I'm now 2 weeks on and now have...
Hi all. I was diagnosed with IDC in my right breast. This week I have been for full body CT which is yet to be reported and MRI of the breasts. The MRI has picked up an area in my left breast, I have to have a biopsy. When I was told about the right side...
Hi I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with invasive duct breast cancer and a cancerous lymph node, grade 3. I was told I have to have 24 weeks of chemo before any surgery to remove the lumps. I have no idea what to expect at my first appointment and am just...
