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Hi. Just found out two days ago that there were a few very small lumps in one breast. It was only picked up on mri. Mammogram didn't pick up. I have a strong family history of breast cancer so they're recommending removing the full breast. The other breast is totally healthy but their advice is to take that too. I agreed but the reality definitely hasn't sunk in. I'm back in next week to discuss implants etc. Just wondering if anyone was in the same boat or had any advice.

Hi, I was diagnosed with ER+ recently, had surgery but don’t require radiation or chemo. I’m beginning tamoxifen very soon and interested to know how people have been on it. I’m premenopausal, and generally very fit and healthy. Thanks 🙏🏻 😊

Adenocarcinoma with mpe stage 4 and he only went to hospital because he was having trouble breathing and 4 days later thats what hit us in the face, like being hit with a frying pan. My lovely husband, who is relatively fit, non smoker since 2002, has been told that at most 12-14 months is his life expectancy and he is only 63. I am in total shock and stupidly I dont know how to feel im just numb. I insisted our children needed to know so that they can make plans and he is glad I insisted. Oncologist was a very nice professional man who showed us exactly where the cancer was but I dont understand as it is limited to the right lung with no metastized disease elsewhere in the body. I cannot get my head around it and my poor husband after 2 or 3 days has started his plans for when he us no longer with us. I thought it would be me going first

This week has been the worst week of my life. Diagnosed with Breast cancer on wed. It’s in the lymph nodes too. I’ve to get chemo , surgery and radiotherapy. Next week a bone scan and then a PET scan. I feel and look healthy but I’m terrified the cancer has spread everywhere and I’m terrified of chemo . I work from home so I plan to continue to do that. My emotions are all over the place. Ok one min and actually having panic attacks the next min. Each day is a struggle . I know I have harder days ahead . I’m so worried. I’m in shock. I’m avoiding telling people as it makes it so “real”. Anyone else in the same boat ? Xxx

Hi was just diagnosed with grade 2 breast cancer...found lump 4 wks ago but don’t know how long it’s been there but consultant said it’s only a small tumour (1 inch) & my lymph node tested positive so I’ve 2 wait 4 scans 2 make sure it’s not gone any further & this is killing me...but both times docs were checking my lymph nodes 1 said he couldn’t find them being swollen n other said they weren’t that swollen ...not sure if this is a good thing r not?....I would just like to get things movin so I can b on the rd 2 getting better already ...thanks

1. Just back yesterday for the ‘results’ of lumpectomy. I wasn’t expecting surgeon today to say another surgery is needed. Does this happen much? Is there someone out there with the same experience? 2. Also, I would love to know what are the chances of needing radiotherapy afterwards, surgeon hopes I might avoid it, but again, I would love to hear from people. 3. (Couldn’t sleep last night, was inclined to blame surgeon for missing the extra calcification that now bring need for the second surgery. ) All support welcome.

I went for a colonoscopy on 27th January after a year of waiting for one. I’ve now been diagnosed with a stage 3 rectal cancer with no spread. My consultant tells me I will need chemotherapy & radiotherapy to shrink it before he can remove it. However I’ve still no date to start my treatment and I’m getting more anxious with every day. Anyone else experiencing these kind of delays to start their treatment

Hi All, I had a colonoscopy 1 week ago and they found an ulcer/lesion on my Caecum ascending colon. Did anyone else have this? I am waiting on biopsy results. Most bowel cancer is a polyp and I cant find much info on an ulcer. Any information would be great thanks.

Hi, I am 41 and have diagnose with oestrogen positive breast cancer. I have been prescribed tomaxifen and Zoladex. Has anyone had the same treatment? Also when is the best time to take tamoxifen?

Hi everyone My name is Peter and I'm 47 , I was diagnosed with esophagal cancer yesterday, I also have some suspicious spots on my liver that needs checking. I'm waiting to be referred to Mercy hospital in Cork. I made the mistake of googling everything and I'm absolutely terrified and feel as I'm falling apart at the seems. Please any advice would greatly be appreciated. 😥😥