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I was diagnosed 5 weeks ago and feel a bit overwhelmed by the amounts of tests I have had. I guess I am looking for reassurance. I had a biopsy to left breast and bloods which confirmed cancer. Mri followed by a ct scan and then another mri all with...
Hi All, I was treated for widespread DCIS last year and had a Mx with immediate pap flap reconstruction. I know lumps are normal...but I've just found a very small (tiny!) hard lump deep in my reconstructed breast in the area towards the armpit...
Hi, I'm reaching out to see if anybody has declined Chemo? And if so, the reasons why? I had grade 2, stage 2 IDC (ER+ and HER-) with mastectomy (clear margins) and full node clearance and fortunately just in one out of 15. Consultant said radiotherapy...
Currently on day 8 of 1st round of EC 3am and wide awake with aches and pains 1st night this has happened so not been too bad so far, but wondering if others were ok until this point?
Hi, I'm 4wks post bilateral surgery, left mastectomy and right lumpectomy, plus sentinel node removal. Tomorrow I receive the results. Since my original diagnosis, every appointment I've had with my consultant has brought more bad news. I don't even...
I found a lump in my right breast but I do have very lumpy breasts so this was nothing new for me. I went along and went through the same motions as had on two previous occasions. This one is cancer, my mind doesn’t want to accept that this is real even...
Oh my lord ... Wednesday 15th May I start my chemo etc ... But I really can not sleep now!
Good morning I just find out that I have ICD grade 2 in left breast and definitely need mastectomy which I was mentally prepared for. My right breast it's clear for now but will they allow me to have double mastectomy and the reconstruction.? Also if...
Hi there. This is my first post. Surgery booked for 23rd May Rt mastectomy and DIEP flap reconstruction. Thought I had finished making all the decisions regarding surgery until my plastics OPA yesterday. I am able to keep my own nipple but discovered...
Hi , Has anyone been diagnosed with triple negative intraductal breast cancer grade 2 , I got diagnosed 2 weeks ago , I am 47 years old with 2 kids , really worried as I know it’s a rare from and has a high recurrence rate , I have been advised neo adjuvant...
