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Hello, I was diagnosed last week with ID BC er+ . I am 49. Only discovered tge hard mass about 2 months ago but the tests have shown a 92mm tumour. It is massive. I asked how come it had got so big so quick but apparently growing years and only just...
Hi new here and just want to get out what’s on my mind as I’m not much of a sharer in life. 3 weeks ago I went for a mammogram, I get one every year now as both my mother and sister have been through BC and genetic testing decided I was at some risk,...
Hi all I’m new to this forum - and still getting my head around having cancer. I’m feeling grateful for the speed of care I’m getting but I’m also spiralling on and off and asking AI a lot of questions..while managing the process of telling friends...
​Five years ago, I had a lumpectomy, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy for triple-negative breast cancer. About six months ago, I was getting really concerned about ongoing pain in that breast, so I went in for a scan—thankfully, everything came back completely...
Just wondering if anyone has kept a journal through their cancer journey, I have been reading about it lately and im thinking about starting one I always used to keep a diary when I was younger as im quite a private person and dont discuss my feelings...
Hello, I got my diagnosis on 13th May and am waiting for a double mastectomy. I now have a surgery date of 6th August - this is 85 days from diagnosis well off the 31 day target. Has anyone else had to wait this long? I am in Sussex - feeling very anxious...
Hello, can anyone tell me if you had any experience same as me? I have a blue vein that runs through my left breast and in the middle of the vein it goes in, like a dent. Then just above there is like a buldge (the only way i can describe it) and just...
Hello everyone. Well this is a place I didn't think I'd find myself in! It's a hell of a shock isn't it!! I found out last Friday after finding a lump beside my left nipple. Had the the tests, and have appointment next week for the treatment plan. One...
Hi everyone, this is my first time posting. I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, following a mamogram & ultra sound. Core biopsies taken from left breast & armpit. Awaiting results on Friday 10th July. Can see on NHS app notes that the lump is...
I had a ct scan a couple of weeks ago for different issue and they spotted a limb so saw breast clinic yesterday had mammograms, ultrasounds & biopsies done then was told breast cancer need more biopsies on other findings and been told will probably be...
