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breast conserving surgery or mastectomy
I am trying to work out which course to take i.e. breast conserving surgery or mastectomy. My Dr has indicated breast conserving would suffice however it appears from my reading that with breast conserving surgery there is a higher chance the cancer could comeback in the breast area.I'm almost 70 and am now leaning towards…
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So out of control
Hi. I am new to this site and just as new to doing anything on-line! I have recently been diagnosed with HER2+ BC; have had lumpectomy & gone back for re-excision to get clear margins. I am told will likely need chemo, Herceptin & radiotherapy. I have oncologist appt Tuesday week and am struggling to keep myself together.…
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Just diagnosed but cannot even contact a surgeon until 9th January. Stress levels high.
I received by biopsy results on Christmas Eve, stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma. GREAT! I was given a referral which was marked urgent and sent to the surgeon and told to call them on 28th December. That was a wonderful Christmas period, NOT. But once I thought I could get the ball rolling I felt a bit better. I rang to…
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Oestrogen Positive and early 40's
I'm looking for any other women out there that only have the ER+ breast cancer. I found a lump in November and have since had surgery and started chemo (4 x TC). Mine was stage 1 grade 2 and no nodes. I guess I'm looking for light at the end of tunnel.
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My journey of B C
Hi everyone, I was formally diagnosed BC with multifocal invasive lobular carcinoma from biopsy 2 days before Christmas in 2016. I had lumpectomy and sentinel nodes biopsy 2 days before New Year. I recovered really well from the surgery. From the day I went to GP to check out a lump I felt on my breast to the surgery, it…
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Decision time - lumpectomy or masectomy?
It's been quite a interesting three weeks or so for me. An inflamed breast, biopsy, inconclusive results, surgical biopsy and today a diagnosis of high grade intaductal carcinoma with prominent atropine change. No family history of breast cancer. Throughout this time, for whatever reason, I anticipated that it would be…
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Mastectomy and reconstruction tomorrow...trying not to freak out
Its exhausting, all of the tests, fertility preservation went well yesterday, they managed to get 11 eggs! Ive got my fingers crossed that there will be some survivors out of this batch, I know I'm strong but I can't do that again...71 injections/cannulations to date. It's suppose to get easier right? Im still waiting for…
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Surgery Day
I have lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node arranged for Feb 7 at RBWH . I would like to know what to expect on the day. Could you describe what surgery day was like for you please?
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i wish we could do this here!
https://www.facebook.com/tim.batson.16/posts/10210354567293515
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Started swearing!
Hi to all you amazingly lovely ladies! Was reluctant to share my story but feel I need to even if it is just to rant for some relief! I was diagnosed 2nd Dec with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma grade 2 following a routine mammogram. What a whirlwind! I thought the Dr was talking to 'someone else'..I have had so many emotions…
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Anxiety
Hi I am a newly diagnosed breast cancer patient as of mid november. I had a left mastectomy and lymph nodes removed the day after my 60th birthday in december. Aggressive Stage 2 1/2. I was so positive that I could handle it, and life would continue as normal after treatment. My first mistake. My first chemo was last…
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Overwhelmed
Hi , I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer on the 16/12/16 after having recent clear mammograms & biopsy.. My only system was a hot right breast They discovered a 50 mm cancer hiding in a mass .. So stage 3+ and just had surgery ..... 16 nolds removed , and arm still numb in places .... Chemo starts next week & port…
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Newly Diagnosed
Hi, I was diagnosed with an aggressive stage 3 BC on Dec 20th by mammogram, ultrasound and core biopsy's. I thought it was a cyst, as it was hard and painful ( similar to a mastitis feel). The following day I had CT and Bone scans that showed it to be a localised cancer, thankfully. As the tumour is quite large 5-6cm I…
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Tailored My Journey Kit for men diagnosed with breast cancer
Last year, @Pauline_BCNA from our policy team looked into the gaps in information and support for men diagnosed with breast cancer and what BCNA (and others) could do to better support them. As part of this work, we spoke with men affected by breast cancer, including our online network members @traveltext and @Chester80$$,…
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Taking control of your diagnosis
Recently I was diagnosed with BC along with all the other lovely women on this forum and I guess felt the same shock and horror as every one else too! Four months on and following a lumpectomy which was not at all a bad experience I feel great, after a recent pet scan revealed no cancer in the lymph nodes ( as I had opted…