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Hi All, Three weeks ago, I was given the great news that I was clear from breast cancer and as you can imagine I was ecstatic, although still had to have radiotherapy which was scheduled this week. However, I’ve received a call from the Doctor at...
Hi I have osteopenia following on from my BC treatment and have just returned from a follow up scan. The radiologist made a comment that has sent me into a bit of a tail spin. She effectively said the results would be back with the consultant by the...
Hi can anyone share best moisturiser they have used post radiotherapy please?
Hey all. Finally had my surgery on Tuesday, almost 8 weeks after diagnosis. Lumpectomy and lymph node biopsy. Recovering well but jeez it's all a waiting game isn't it? Now back to feeling anxious but trying to be so very patient while waiting to find...
Hi, I'm Maria. Recently had a breast cancer diagnosis so just thought I'd join and say hi .
Just wanted to say that the latest version of this tool is available on line. I know not everyone with BC can use it but it’s brought the tool up to date, including the addition of smoking status and radio therapy. It shows a reduction in recurrence risk...
Hi my mum (78) is mid diagnosis. So far she’s had scans and biopsies done on a 35mm lump in her breast and a small lump in her arm pit. We went to the consultant yesterday to get the results and what we thought would be details of the treatment plan...
Hello, received my biopsy results on Monday following a fluke breast cancer find after I signed up to a BRAID study (an ABB MRI) for women with dense breast tissue. Am 50yrs old with very high oestrogen levels (ranging from 1300 and 2198 during a serious...
Hello I have been diagnosed with Grade 2, ER7 Her2- breast cancer in my right breast. Lumpectomy and lymph node removal surgery booked for next Friday. Sorry we are all here but lovely to be part of a supportive group
Hey all. I am 6 weeks post op after having a lumpectomy. I wanted to ask if it's normal to have hard lump, redness and some bruising still? I was given antibiotics 4 days ago and not much has improved. Is this something that will go away on its own...
