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Hi I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer the one thing I'm struggling with the most is how to tell my daughter, she is my world. does anyone have any guidance on how to start the conversation??? thank you
Help!! I’m trying to find anyone with the same diagnosis as me as I am going slightly mad with the rollercoaster!! Timeline: Dec 2023 - Diagnosed at 50 with Left breast cancer- 2 tumours ( 1 x IDC and 1 x DCIS) Jan 2024 - Left WLE and SNB - grade...
Hello, I am due to see my consultant in a few weeks. One thing we are due to discuss is whether to proceed with revisions to my healthy breast. My oncologist said I should wait at least 12 months as my radiated breast can change in the months after radiotherapy...
Hi I have just received my invitation to have a routine 3 yearly NHS Mammogram. I was diagnose with BC in March 2024 and had my annual follow up mammograms with the breast care unit in March 2025. It seems that I can have the NHS Screening one too as...
Hello. I have been given the form to take to my dentist to sign that my teeth are ok to proceed with zoldronic acid. What is the process with this. Do you just call your dentist and book a check up then hand them the form when you get there/ afterwards...
The first time I posted on here was about all the waiting between appointments from being referred by the G.P. It seemed to take forever and I think I can honestly say that was the most stressful time of my life. The waiting nearly drove me nuts. Since...
I am due due to have a lumpectomy tomorrow but thinking of cancelling. I still don’t feel like I have Cancer. I know it, can talk about it but still don’t feel it. My lump is visible so don’t understand. Maybe I’m just not ready
Hi I'm Issy I've just had my 3 rd breast cancer surgery 2016 Lumpectomy 2023 Bilateral Mastectomy 2025 Wide excise incision - cancer moved to chest wall Advised to have radiotherapy and hormone treatment - estrogen receptive. The problem I am having...
Me again. I’m about to go into treatment. I’m terrified. Been told if cannula doesn’t work I will have a pick line. I’m needle phobic. And I will have stomach injections for 8 days. given a whole list of side efffects. I’m on my own and so scared. Thinking...
Morning. Has anyone on here experienced a skin infection since their breast surgery? I developed redness tingling and itchiness on both boobs last week which is continuously spreading. I have been told it’s an infection but no one knows why and I’m on...
