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Aged 61 years Found a new lump in my breast 3 weeks ago. Hard, pea sized and close to the surface. Also in the same position as my previous DCIS in 2016- intermediate 45mm multi focal, Er+8 PR+6. Mastectomy: skin sparing and LD flap reconstruction. Total...
Hi I found a lump just before Christmas. I've now been diagnosed with TNBC and due to have my second session of chemo tomorrow. I've been very impressed with the NHS. I'm off work on the sick now. I'm trying to stay as active as possible. Walking and...
Hi all, I am new to the group and trying to navigate my way around the topics. I’m doing OK after right breast, mastectomy and lymph node removal. Drains are out (what a relief). Only been able to take some of the Steri-Strips off, did people take their...
Hi, I'm recently diagnosed having found lump early Jan, MR I Monday. Had 4 week wait for initial consultation then biopsy, it all takes time I understand but I feel I've lost the 'old me' who used to enjoy a laugh since that day. Live alone, so no-one...
Hi I have been diagnosed with breast cancer and receiving chem. I have just had my second round and finding it extremely difficult to cope with.
He llo all, I am very recently diagnosed with breast cancer and this is my first time talking to a support group. In brief this is my story- Following a recent call back from a mammogram I was told they had found suspicious findings in both breasts...
Hi everyone, I have another whole week until my 3 bisopy and MRI results, I'm not sleeping at all. I'm suffering with a stress cough too which is affecting my asthma Today is the first day I've got upset over it all. Is anyone else waiting for their...
Hi I have had a single mastectomy 4 weeks ago and just started back swimming. I am small breasted so my black swimsuit does not look too "odd" and the changing rooms have individual cubicles so no issues changing My daughter asked if I wanted to go...
Hi everyone. My name is Jackie and I'm will be 53 this year My story a few weeks ago 15th January found a lump. Never noticed it before. Had a sharp pain which it brought to my attention the lump and dimpling. 19th January managed to get to see the...
Hi all i was diagnosed with invasive lobular bc 1 month ago, the same week my dear Mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer. It’s been a rollercoaster ever since. I had a lumpectomy on Wednesday 14th and the care was exceptional and I’m already off...
