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My friend of 20 years has had the above diagnosis. To say I'm devastated is an understatement I feel useless. Don't know what to say or do. I can't bear to think of life without her. Just looking for support really to help navigate not sure if this is...
Hello, I had my surgery done 2 days ago to have a lumpectomy in one breast. Before going to theater I had a wire inserted where my cancer was, this was agony ,more than any of the endless tests I have got done. I was told I would not feel anything but...
I have already had breast cancer twice and just had another biopsy of a new lump. The results were negative which had me jumping for joy after fearing the worst. However, this euphoric relief only lasted about a day and now I am back to brooding and feeling...
Hello I went to the gp back in October with concerns about nipple changes on my left breast. Nurse took a quick look at me, no breast exam and told me everything was normal. I went back in Jan because it seemed to be getting worse and after tests I...
Hi I was diagnosed with 4cm grade 2 ER positive HER2 negative BC on 19th Jan 2024. I had an MRI last Friday and a second suspicious area by my nipple was found. This was not seen on mammograms or initial ultrasound. has this happened to anyone else...
Hello everyone!On 13th September 2023 I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer and on 3rd of November I started the chemotheraphy. Right now I lose completely my hair and more than 85% of my eyebrows. Obviously I feel so anxious and a little...
Hi everyone, has anyone had experience of getting a large stiff and painful capsular contraction? I had an immediate implant when I had a mastectomy of the right breast. I knew that radiotherapy (15 days instead of 5 in December) could give me a capsular...
Hi all, I met with my consultant today, she examined my breast and confirmed that it had already reduced in size! Which I'm so happy about :) that's after one round of the 'red devil' chemo.... however my hair is falling out quite a bit now even tho...
Hi All Does anyone here have Lyme Disease as well as Breast Cancer? I'd be grateful to know how the Chemotherapy has affected you. I have been recomended Epirubicin and Cyclophosphamide followed by Docetaxel. My concern is that I cannot find any papers...
HHi I had my appointment today and unfortunately it looks like I will be having an mastectomy. TBeforehand I will be having a ct scan probably next week or the week after to make sure it hasn't spread anyway else apart from the armpits and to know what...
