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Hi everyone By sheer coincidence when I rang the breast nurse yesterday she told me the meeting to discuss my biopsies had take place that morning and she told me my results over the phone. I’m really grateful for this as it means I’ve received my results...
Hi, first time on here, diagnosed on Friday, and my emotions are all over the place. Waiting to get operation on Jan 26th, remove lump and lymph nodes, then discuss further treatments. Finding it frustrating waiting for results etc. Just wondered how...
Hello, I’m new to the group with a recent diagnosis of breast cancer. Currently awaiting MRI and CT scans in the New Year. I’m struggling to keep a lid on the panic. I wonder how others have managed to get theirs under control? Thanks
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in July, started treatment in late August. Finished chemo a few weeks ago. Other treatment continues and will have operation at end of January (still to decide lumpectomy or full mastectomy). My friends have been...
SarahH21 told me how to do this so thank you. I got a diagnosis yesterday afternoon. All I remember is it’s 17mm and I’m due to have an mri scan to provide more information. I found it after a cheeky afternoon sex session with the person I’d been...
Found out today. Wasn’t expecting it. Biopsy confirmed suspicions. Waiting for mri. just at a loss. Single mother and diva know how to tell boys. GCSE Exams coming up and don’t want to startle them. just want to go to sleep and stay in bed. No appetite...
Hi been diagnosed with breast cancer unwel and worried
Hi, I have just joined the forum after being diagnosed with invasive breast cancer last week. Thus far, I’m taking things in my stride and am determined to be positive, put my trust in what I think are a brilliant medical team and continue to do all the...
Hi, I have pain in my ribs at the site of radiotherapy but it has since spread to my femurs and spine and it’s getting worse. After a nuclear bone scan my oncologist said there was no sign off lesions so not bone mets. (Thankfully) The pain is an...
Hi, I was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer last week. Obviously it was not the news I wanted to hear, especially at this time of year. I have decided not to tell my family until after the holidays, there is no point in impacting everyone else’s Christmas...
