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I was diagnosed with TNBC back in March and since then I have been, well ok that sucks but then just pushed it all down, carried on as if nothing was happening. Still working, still trying to act like there is nothing I cant handle. I am fortunate to...
This evening I have been told that my tumour is bigger than the CT suggested and the MRI now states it is 9cm x 8cm. I have been told to expect that they probably wont be able to save the skin. I was so shocked when I heard that that I didnt know what...
Hi everyone I was on 400grs of ribiciclib until recently.the ribiciclib is causing me problems with my liver so I was taken off it 5 weeks ago. My liver is improving but I am being put back on ribiciclib at the lower dose next week. I am concerned that...
Hi, I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. I’m 26 and just in so much shock and I have no idea how to navigate anything. Any advice or friendly conversations welcomed
The best words you can hear! Lumpectomy July 25, radiotherapy September 25, first mammogram July 26, results today . Such a relief to get the letter today. Yes I’ve got a wonky boob, yes I still get tired, yes I’ve got radiation fibrosis, yes I’ve got...
Hi i’m 33 years old and this week was told by the consultant I have breast cancer. I was so confident after the GP kept telling me I had a cyst I went to the appointment alone. As soon as they did the ultrasound the radiographer said “we’ve found something...
Just need help. Don’t have support. Had breast cancer 8 years ago, had breast removed and 6 months later breast cancer again . Been clear for 8 years so I’m in shock at the moment. Not sure if I’m going to take treatment or go natural
I’m totally stressed out letrazole making joints ache flushes & really short fuse I’m tired 24/7 I am constantly waiting on the postman to find out when I get 3d scan & if I get a operation date I feel so alone & constantly thinking this thing is growing...
Good afternoon everyone on this sunny Monday - I have just been diagnosed with Stage 3 Lobular Breast Cancer and about to embark on Chemotherapy prior to a Mastectomy. Im otherwise a very fit, slim, active (I do 1.5hours active work on a farm a day),...
I was diagnosed and had two lymph nodes, nipple and a 1.5 cm tumour removed on 10th June. 4 weeks later the results showed nodes diseased so on 29th July last week had all nodes removed, fitted with a J-VAC drain. Got home the next day with very basic...
