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Good morning Yesterday I had been for a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsies and got news that cancer has returned in my right breast, I don't know any more information as I am awaiting a ct scan I had er+ bc in Aug 2020 had lumpectomy , radiotherapy...
I was diagnosed yesterday and due to start treatment in a couple of weeks. I've been told I have Paget's disease of the nipple and HER 2 and will need surgery, chemotherapy and targeted th erapy. I'm feeling positive but a bit overwhelmed. Anyone else...
I know that its good to try and be as positive as we can and I do manage to most of the time, but does anyone else just have days where they are absolutely sick of it all?! I am so unbelievably sick of feeling like 100 year old when I'm only 35 because...
Hi all. Hope you’re okay. I’m losing the will. I’m currently still having treatment for breast cancer - just the injections now and starting* bone treatment soon after successful mastectomy but I have asked for other breast removed today. Consultant didn...
hi all after 6 month delay im having my ct planning appointment for my 15 rounds radio but try as i might i cant get my left arm above my head i have had physio but i can only just about touch top my head i had single mascestomy and lymph...
I I’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer that’s spread to my spine a couple of days ago,it’s taken a few scans,tests to get to this diagnosis,feeling overwhelmed and emotional of what lies ahead
Hello! I am a newbie here. I am 34 y/o recently diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer, stage 3. I already finished my 2 chemo, however, my onco have to delay my 3rd dose because my liver enzymes skyrocketed. Does anyone have the same experience...
It has been confirmed I have a lump in my breast and I’m waiting for a mammogram; my mum & 2 sisters all had breast cancer, I’m 70 (young 70) my daughter has 2 children aged 3years and one 4 months; whilst visiting her this week I got really upset; I...
Good morning all, a little background, in 2020 I was diagnosed with breast cancer I had a double mastectomy my cancer was on the right side. After surgery cancer was found in my lymph nodes so then I needed full axillary clearance and chemo. It’s been...
Hi, I’m newly diagnosed on Thursday 2nd March, I got my picc line in place yesterday, having clips put in on Monday and start chemo/immunotherapy on Tuesday 7th March, anyone else here new and nervous? It’s all happening so fast.
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