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Found this forum and hoping for some community support. I got recalled after routine mammogram and, following biopsies, found out on 1st December they had found a very small tumour (5mm). I had lumpectomy and lymph gland removal 2 days ago. Had...
I’m 51. Had my.first routine mammogram 5th November and was called into the Breast Clinic due to calcification 22nd November. They did a biopsy. Nice nurse said I should expect some treatment. . Returned 3rd December & told it is DCIS. High grade & lots...
Hi all, i was diagnosed back in September and I’ve had a mastectomy on the left breast at the beginning of November. I’m due back in for more surgery on Monday to remove the lymph nodes… chemotherapy is planned for the new year but I don’t have a...
I had my lumpectomy in July and finished the radiotherapy in November. I have been ill throughout with shingles, chest infection, sickness bugs, even had a colonoscopy in the middle of the radiotherapy. I've put it down to a low immune system as soon...
Hi anyone else still awake? Menopause insomnia is driving me crazy! A little bit about myself- diagnosed in Dec 2019 all the usual treatments including double mastectomy clear for a while then March this year it has metastasised to my spine. I’m currently...
Hello everyone, I thought I would give this a go as I’m finding it hard to find people who fully understand what I’m going through. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in January (hormone positive). After several biopsies I finally had surgery in May...
I'm interested to hear what advise anyone has been given about having their covid booster following chemo. I was told I could have mine but I'm concerned and aware white blood count can be low for up to 6 weeks after chemo. I'm now having radiotherapy...
- my favourite time of the year normally but staying positive can be exhausting sometimes, a feeling down day today I think. Will be back to my normal self soon I’m sure. There are certainly ups and downs on this path and I think it is good to recognise...
Am new here so bare with me x Diagnosed Nov 2019 - mastectomy Jan 2020!! Saw Cons for results given 5yr Leterozole and annual mammogram that's it no follow up no bloods to monitor meds!! Feel abandoned lonely and frightened!!
Hello all I’m new here, I had a breast cancer diagnosis on Monday of this week, my head is in a spin I have to go back on 23/12 , I had no idea I had the illness as I didn’t have any of the symptoms, it was only picked up by me having a mammogram, I don...
