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Hi this is my first time posting in 2 years. I'm 53 and waiting for biopsy results for possible DCIS recurrence in the left side, the first time 2 years ago . I had a lumpectomy and radiotherapy the first time, the consultant radiographer said she thought...
I have just been diagnosed with grade 2 breast cancer and to say I’m shocked, sad, can’t eat or sleep is an understatement. I’m waiting to find out my treatment plan but think it could be chemo first. Finding this forum has been a godsend as I’m really...
Hi, all you lovely people. Yesterday was my last day of radiotherapy. . 5 days instead of the usual 15 which was so much easier to cope with. I am glad they can do that now. Overall I found it ok. The travelling to and fro was a bit monotonous and delays...
I posted last week about a huge bruise on breast......had triple negative finished treatment April 22....well the bruise has nearly gone ...had routine mammogram Thursday got breast clinic next Friday to look at bruise......but I am more scared this time...
I am newly diagnosed with her2 breast cancer caught at mammogram screening, I know they’ve caught it relatively early and so prognosis is good. but I have some questions I have to have chemo before surgery to try and prevent it spreading more and so...
Hi Just finished my 5 sessions of radiotherapy, feeling fine, so far no effects on my skin but they do say it can appear over a few weeks after.. Fingers crossed! I know I've been really lucky to need so few sessions. My one burning question is...
Hi all I’ve been diagnosed with invasive lobular breast cancer which has spread to my armpit lymph. Plan is to have an op to remove lump and nodes but also waiting on a CT scan to see if the cancer has spread further - if it has then the op won’t happen...
Had 2nd pax on Wednesday.just feeling achy so far.fingers x.big hugs everyone.x
I just had my first round on Monday and my legs are hurting so bad I can hardly walk anyone else had this ? how did you cope
Hi All, I have a lobular stage 2 node negative tumours, 5mm and 16mm close to each other. I have had a lumpectomy 3 weeks ago but the surgical margins were close in 2 places so I have to have another op next week. If unsuccessful again then a 3rd...
