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I was diagnosed with breast cancer in early November after going for my first breast screening in October (the joys of turning 50!). It was picked up at the primary stage, some of it precancerous but quite widespread. In January I underwent a mastectomy...
Hi. I was diagnosed with invasive ductal cancer on Friday and it has spread to lymph nodes. Have scans booked to see if it’s spread anywhere else. I’m so scared as only 41 and have a 2 year old and also pregnant.
Hi All Has anyone had their implant flip? I had a single mastectomy in July 22 with immediate implant but due to radiotherapy had the implant replaced in November 23 but the implant has sort of dislodged out of the 'pocket' and probably rotated resulting...
This time last year I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer, two operations, 28 lymph nodes removed, 16 rounds of chemo and 5 rounds of radiotherapy…I am on the other side of cancer and day by day getting ME back
Hi all. Post lumpectomy for primary breast cancer and DCIS. Radiotherapy in the new year. Not going to lie, it's been tough, I went back to work and hardest part is my boss had a family member who had cancer 'so much worse' so 'you must be fine, right...
Just wanted to send heartfelt sympathy and hugs to all those setting out on their cancer journey. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from. We are all facing our cancer issues and I know from reading the messages on this site that there is...
Hi I was recently diagnosed in October last year I’ve had to operations to remove lump and lymph nodes in on my second round of chemotherapy I’m struggling more this time round
Hello, just looking for a bit of advice, (think i’m worrying unnecessarily) I have had Breast cancer 4years ago, had a a lumpectomy and RADIOTHERAPY my concerns at the moment, or my nipple is quite sore. No discharge, also, I have noticed a rash on the...
Hi there I have just undergone surgery to remove lobular breast cancer. I'ts been three days since the op. I now await the results. I'm doing ok I think but am quite anxious and still feel very weird about the whole thing. My diagnosis and everything...
Hi I was diagnosed with breast cancer in May three years ago. Last July was told it had returned in my spine. I have worked mostly throughout treatment, from home with flexibility. I hope to continue to work this year all being well but as i am 50...
