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I’m so scared and anxious. I have the results of my operation tomorrow and I’m dreading it. I have TNBC and had a lumpectomy 3 weeks ago and am told I’ll probably need chemo next. I’m convinced they’re going to tell me tomorrow that they didn’t get clear...
I have been diagnosed with a grade 2 cancer my tumor is 8 mm and hasn't spread yet I've been told the prognosis is good, but have read this type of cancer comes back, has anyone recovered from this I get my treatment plan in 2 weeks, I I need some advice...
Had surgery around two years ago and had seroma at mastectomy site. But seems to have migrated towards under the arm/ side chest area. i thought it’s seroma but googling it made me really worried as as said it could be cancer. Anyone have any expirrices...
Good morning, I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and on Tuesday I had a right breast mastectomy with a tummy DIEP reconstruction. I was discharged from hospital on Friday and I’m struggling with the pain, sleeping and dizziness! Is this normal...
Hi ladies, I am nearly 4 weeks after axillary clearance and thankfully no more cancer found. I am still very sore and numb. One day I can complete my exercises with only slight pulling sensation but am then really sore at night and the next day extremely...
Started chemotherapy Ec for breast cancer after two operations bad infections . I told oncologist I had had severe bipolar between 16 and 20 . I have been mentally well for twenty years . After being sectioned many suicide attempts as a teenager . Lithium...
Morning, I was diagnosed with Grade 3 invasive DCIS before Christmas. Had a mastectomy and now coming to the end of chemo. Before I had the mastectomy I didn't have any scans at all, no CT or MRI - is this usual?
Hiya, I’m triple negative, and yesterday I finally had my consent signing day. I also had the mag seed inserted, several bloods, and blood for genetic testing. I haven’t been given a definite date, because of the bank holidays coming up, but she is aiming...
Hi , had my last chemo 3weeks ago , have a pre op next week and lumpectomy and node clearance on 4th May I had a phone call asking me to go and have a Ultrasound guided maker placed next week , not really happy about having this procedure done as already...
Hi , I had a left masectomy 9 days ago , the drain was removed 2 days ago and I’ve noticed slight swelling under my bra under my left shoulder should I be concerned?
