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I was diagnosed with breast cancer in my left breast in march 23 I had a lumpectomy in may 23 but they found more cancer further round my breast so I had a mastectomy no reconstruction in July 23 I’m due back in 2 weeks as I’ve got an issue with symptoms...
Hello. I got diagnosed in July and have just had my first lumpectomy - and only I hope. Just waiting on the results now of what they have taken away. Another waiting period of 6-8 weeks. I have been told that I will have radiation but this could change...
Hi, has anyone been through a second op after lumpectomy? I was diagnosed with IDC grade 2, E+, HER-0 in July. Had a wide local excision (lumpectomy) and sentinel node biopsy three weeks ago. All went well and am healing ok. I went back for the results...
Both during this 2nd cycle of EC chemotherapy, and my last cycle I have had several horrible days and nights where sleep and wakefulness just seem to roll into one period of not being able to be asleep properly and not being able to be awake properly...
Hello everyone, It feels a bit surreal writing this but I’m looking for emotional supportive to try and keep myself positive. I’m 32 years old and was diagnosed with breast cancer a few days ago. Despite the diagnosis feeling like my world had collapsed...
Hello all, I was diagnosed in Nov 2021,stage 3 breast cancer, CT scan showed up tumour on my lung, was put on letrozole to shrink the breast/lym6cancer and got the tumor removed Feb 2022,not cancer. Cancer had shrunk to stage 2 had it and all lymph removed...
Hi, soon to start chemo and anticipating losing my hair. Any recommendation/advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
Hi Everyone Not exactly the group I thought I'd be joining but here I am! Just recently diagnosed...5 days to be exact and wanted to say hi. Have been diagnosed with HER2, Er and Pr positive so will be getting the full works for treatment by the sound...
Hi why do you feel so alone when first diagnosed.j have breast cancer and had to go back for another painful biopsy on the calcium deposits.will feel better once I know the treatment but I know it’s surgery and radiotherapy but it’s the chemo I am waiting...
Hi everyone new to this group today as advised by a friend x diagnosed 30th June with DCIS and lumpectomy completed 13th September (long anticipated wait). Just looking for support and advise from eople in same situation to keep me going please xxx
