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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...
Just had hospital on the phone having op on Saturday my god what a weight off my mind, I’m now on the road of this long journey !! X
I’m worried as diagnosed in December TNBC with lobular cancer.surgery in March, lumpectomy and sentinel biopsy. Got caught with Easter delay on results, not good news, now grade 3 tumour had grown to 28mm plus now need full lymph clearance and lower quadrant...
Hi Has anyone had pain in their ribs on the right side , I’m worried it’s my liver !! I have Gp apt today . I feel well just anxious as hell .
I hope you enjoyed getting together with your friends yesterday. Something to give you a bit of distraction xx
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, diagnosed in June 2022 with TNBC stage 2. I’ve done chemo, operation and rads. Currently on Xeloda round 2 and with a routine CT scan last week, a spot has been identified on my liver. They mentioned in 9/10 cases these are benign. Very worried especially...
Hi Guys Did anyone suffer with headaches after Diagnosis for TNBC,I’m drinking plenty of squash not eating much. Can’t sleep just about functioning to be honest .Waiting for surgery date been waiting 3 weeks which is killing me. I think I’m just stressed...
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 !!
