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Hi there, I was diagnosed with breast cancer last November. I’ve had chemo & a blilateral mastectomy with right auxiliary clearance & reconstruction. Still have radiotherapy & anti hormone treatment to go. My hair has grown back so fast since my last chemo at the end of March. I have some hair fuzz on the side of my face, not sure if it’s menopause related! Has anyone experienced this & if so did you have it removed? And how? Also, I can’t shave under my arms anymore as the nerve endings are gone since the surgery. I did a patch test with VEET this morning. Just wondering what others have done? Thanks 😊

After 3 clear mammograms last one in February I am been called back for an ultrasound. Should I be worrying like I am?? Many thanks x

Are in-person callbacks/appointments ALWAYS bad news? Have already been called back after first consult/mammaogram (details below) ... and now waiting for adenoma/biopsy results. Have now received another appointment with initial consultant. If it was nothing bad/clear, would they simply send a letter saying so? I don't think I can wait two weeks ... I rang the admin number and they said the results haven't been discussed at the multi-disciplinary meeting yet, so it's neither good nor bad. Thanks everyone! - Initial consultation/examination 1st mammogram: callback - 2nd mammogram: generalised calcifications, ultrasounds: benign lymph node, and adenoma, chose to have excisional biopsy there and then rather than the "wait and see".

had invasive ductal carcinoma 2 1/2 yrs ago and have just noticed some skin discolouration and a small swelling on the same breast

Hi, Has anyone here used scalp cooling/the cold cap in recent years? (I see there is another post about cold caps, but it's ten years old and I don't want to potentially trigger the original poster if they get email alerts to say there have been replies to it.) If so, what are your thoughts? Did you find it successful? How much time did it add to your day? I've read that the cap should be on for 30 minutes before and 45 afterwards (the afterwards time seems short - is that an accurate timeframe to expect?). Any other information that you think would be relevant or useful would be gratefully appreciated. Thank you.

Breast cancer

Hi I am wondering is there anyone on here that has experienced or is experiencing the overwhelming decision of receiving chemo or not with stage 0 cancer diagnosis? I am in this situation right now.I have had my surgery and 2 lymhnodes removed 1 of them had a couple of cells but overall I'm feeling good but oncologist recommends chemo and I'm really struggling to decide what's the right decision.

Hi I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and have started treatment in St vincents hospital. I am looking for some Irish facebook support groups for people going through Breast Cancer where I can connect with people on a similar journey. Thanks

Hi, I hope it's ok to post, I found a lump just under 2 weeks ago due to my dog constantly sniffing my left breast, i know, sounds totally strange! I've had lumps and an abcess in the same breast before but when i felt this 'new' one, it just felt 'odd'. I made an appointment to see my gp on the 9th & she referred me immediately and said I would be seen within 2 weeks. The same breast sometimes feels burny, shooting stabby pains on & off and it can be intensely itchy. I am a fairly logical thinker and i am 99% sure the appointment will go well. I am in next Wednesday 24th at 10:30. So, all in all, its been quite quick from finding it, to seeing my gp and going to the breast clinic. I wont lie though I am quite anxious only because it doesn't feel 'familiar' like the other lumos ive had previously. Im attending the appointment on my own cause id only be stressing more worrying about the person waiting for me. I've no idea what to expect at this appointment. Am i right in thinking an early appointment would mean possible tests if they feel its necessary? As im going on my own, is it ok for me to drive IF they do a biopsy? I feel quite alone to be honest, im only 38 so my friends & husband are like youll be grand, itll be nothing, try not to worry. Its easier said than done though, i guess thats why im posting here, for a listening, non emotionally involved ear. Thanks a mill for reading. All support & advice hugely welcome!!

Has anyone been given either trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1) or trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd)? If so, what kind of side effects did you experience with either of them? I’m after completing neo-adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer and surgery, and my oncologist has suggested these drug treatments. As the drug treatments could last approximately 10 months, and I need to consider their impact on my ability to return to work, I need to get an idea of the likelihood of side effects. Please let me know.