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I’m having a mastectomy on Friday the 24th “so frightened.” Finding it hard to cope had to go to the Doctors for some medication ( Valium) my legs were like jelly. This is just the last straw for me. Husband has Dementia and I am his carer so worried...
Had normal mammogram screening, found a tumour 45mm, plus calcification had biopsy of it and lymph node biopsy, what can I expect next?They told me it was definitely breast cancer, now I'm waiting for results , is this tumour big or small? What is calcification...
Hi all, new to this, got my diagnosis on Thursday, 5mm intermediate grade DCIS. I'm told that the prognosis is very good but having read the comments on this site I'm feeling very anxious. I'm told it won't come back but it sounds like it possibly could...
Can I ask if there are any improvements you wish there had been in your care whilst having breast cancer ? Big or small ? I ask this as part of a personal study I'm doing in preparation for an upcoming interview to help people with breast cancer...
Hi everyone New to the forum and hoping for some advice. I was recently diagnosed with grade 2 breast cancer. I have undergone a lumpectomy to remove the tumour as well as 4 lymph nodes. I was told at my post-op appointment that the tumour had been...
I've got a grade 3 tumour. Can anyone tell me the difference in the grades and I'm assuming this is different to "stages". Thanks, still nee to all this. Started chemo last week prior to lumpectomy later.
Hello guys! two questions- Mum had mastectomy mid august. We had post op appt 3 weeks later but some results were not back so had to wait. They however said that the sentinel node biopsy was positive, so the surgeon said axillary clearance will be...
Hi everyone I just wondered what node clearance is? I see it mentioned but I don't know what it is or what its for xxx
I had an appt yesterday to have pre op photos done and discuss scars, healing etc. I have oestrogen duct invasive stage 1, grade 2. Double breast reduction to take cancer due 1st October. At appt yesterday I was told that due to covid numbers rising...
So I’ve done 5 months of Chemo with one more to go. When will I start to feel better? Can anyone help or share experiences after chemo? When does hair grow back? Do you still see your Oncologyst? I will have radiotherapy so it’s not exactly the end. Does...
