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So i have had my Radiotheraphy consultation this week and its really freaked me out. I had Triple positive BC - surgery in July where they removed everything with no spread to lymph nodes. Chemo sept-dec which honestly was nowhere near as bad as i was...
I have my appointment with consultant to discuss results tomorrow. Im preparing myself for my diagnosis. I dont know what questions to ask my mind is blank I'm just so anxious and worried
Hi, I have just joined the forum. I was diagnosed in June. So far I've had a lumpectomy for 3.5 cm mass with aicap flap reconstruction and 1 lymph node removed. Starting 4 month chemo in a fortnight followed by 3 weeks radiotherapy then oestrogen blockers...
Hi, I’m looking for experiences of people with similar situations please. I found a small lump in the areola area 6 weeks ago, went to the breast care clinic 3 weeks ago, the mammogram came back clear but the radiologist found the lump during the ultrasound...
I thought I would start another thread on this topic as it’s come up in a couple of recent discussions. Do you, like me, really dislike all the emphasis on staying positive? It can certainly help us find our way mentally through treatment and recovery...
Hi everyone, I’m waiting for my pathology results and feeling really anxious. ️ I was referred for a breast lump in my right breast, upper outer area . On examination it was around 2 cm and clinically felt like a cyst. My mammogram showed a 20 × 11...
I am due to start Neratinib in the next few weeks and wondered if anyone had any positive stories, I keep reading about horrendous diahorrea. I finished Kadcyla in March and have put this off so that I can enjoy some recovery time. Despite having Zolodex...
Hi everyone first time posting and I am looking for some advice please. i was diagnosed with ductal cancer in both breasts in June. I have had a double mastectomy with diet flap. I am 4 weeks post op and was told I need to start Chemo within 3 weeks...
Hi Im Katherine. I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer,multifocal in right breast. Currently awaiting Mastectomy with reconstruction with silicone implant. Looks on Dr Google has caused me a lot of anxiety as I can only see negativity around...
My wife has had to start TC treatment as her only option as she had treatment for Non Hodgkins Lymphoma last year. She had the first treatment last Friday but has suffered terrible muscle and bone pains since Sunday last. She has hardly eaten and is...
