Hello. My name is Rachel, I am a 40 year old full time biochemistry student, mother of 3 children (7,12 and 15) and dog mum to Jaxon the whippet and Bella the Doberman. Last week (22nd March) I was diagnosed with breast cancer after finding a lump. All...
Hi there, I’m 55, never had children, live a pretty healthy lifestyle. I found a lump in my left breast just over a month ago. Ironically, I’d just had my screening invite letter the day before and had tried to make an appointment, but was told to call...
Hi there, I’m 56 female and was diagnosed with TNBC on the 30th March. Lumpectomy and SN scheduled for 26th April. I’ve been told it’s a small lump about 9 mm and grade 3. Initially the surgeon suggested that chemo would be likely but when I spoke with...
Hi Guys can I ask if anyone has had surgery first ? I have been told yesterday afternoon that I’m having it first !! That’s because I meet the criteria !! Cos the lump is small even though I’m grade 3 TN !!
Hi everyone I’ve been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer.It’s very worrying that the cancer is fast growing and I can tell it’s grown in a short time so I’m hoping to start my chemo soon. Glad to be part of a support group.
Hello first chemo 17th April any thoughts on cold cap & any tips for a first timer
Hiya ive been diagnosed with triple breast cancer and had my first chemo i go every week for 12 weeks ive had really bad heartburn and fatigue and a bit achy up to now but ok ..am i ok to go out to meet a friend for coffee ? Thanks
Hi, I have just joined this group. I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer on 23 May 2022. It was grade 3 due to the aggressiveness. I had chemotherapy first which I finally finished in December. I had surgery in January and last week...
I’m a 67 year old mum of 4 wonderful sons &4 beautiful granddaughters. I was diagnosed with triple x breast cancer on January 11th then had an operation on 23rd Feb. I feel I’ve been very lucky as they got all the cancer & lymph nodes were clear. now...
Hi to everyone. I am reacting out as I know I need all your positive thoughts and advice. I start chemo tomorrow - Pembo Carbo Taxel and I too am trying the cold cap. I am 53 and had Hodgkins Lymphoma as a teenager. I have 2 (donor egg) children age 20...
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