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One year on and getting scared

Hello I have not posted for some time as I have been through chemo and rads and have coped very well.I am now feeling great but have an appointment for a follow up mammograph on Friday and a years follow up clinic appointment 3 weeks later.After being ...

Posted by jaybee46 on Tue Sep 13, 2011 2:10 pm with 13 comments

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Dear you are so confident and i also hope that after this mamograph you will feel better and excited about your results. i wish you Get well soon.

alleyjames, Wed Feb 08, 2012 8:18 am
My daughter made me happyxx

My daughter done my make up.take a look at my new profile photo very happy.It Cheered me up after i been feeling so sleepy all the time.Gave me a lift for the day xx

Posted by jane333 on Mon Sep 05, 2011 3:00 pm with 2 comments

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wow .. i want to do my own makeup when i am sad and then i feel so cheering . some time when i am too sad i comb my mother hair and makes some hair style and feel good.

alleyjames, Wed Feb 01, 2012 10:29 am
Anyone got a wig from Ellen Willie range - happy with it?

I am starting my Chemo on 10 January and I have had a wig from Ellen Willie range recommended, its expensive, but I have long, thick red hair and I am dreading loosing it, and although I will be trying the cold cap, I want to 'get ready'. So I want to...

Posted by Elliepup on Wed Jan 04, 2012 10:20 pm with 5 comments

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Hi. Have just put my Ellen Willie wig away after wearing it for the duration of my chemo, etc.. Had so many compliments, and most people were flabbergasted it wasn't real! It did my confidence the power of good. Easy to look after, and wore it with pre...

ladygray, Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:05 pm
Nipping sensation in unaffected armpit ?

Before I had my surgery I had been getting nipping sensation in my left armpit as well as in my affected right side. The BCN said this was normal ? It had been ok but im coming up to 6 weeks post opp & the lats 3 days im getting this nipping pain in ...

Posted by mekalar on Sun Jun 12, 2011 3:52 pm with 9 comments

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Hi Mekala and jeanie i too hav pain in my left breast and armpit though my right br was the aftected one. my doc told its normal too. after reading ur post it seems normal. thanks hugsss

luvlygal, Wed Dec 21, 2011 5:34 am
Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Hello all - its now October and its Breast Cancer Awareness Month - lots will be done to make women aware - we know what its like to lose a loved one to breast cancer - MEN only get a token mention in the campaign - most dont even know men can get brea...

Posted by dwrig128 on Wed Oct 05, 2011 3:15 pm with 23 comments

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Hi Tawny/Alison, Just listened to the article on Woman's hour. Thank you for participating in this discussion and giving a slice of what it is like to receive a Secondary Diagnosis. I have had bone mets for over 12 years now and was given a poor life...

scottishlass, Tue Nov 15, 2011 7:55 pm
Is this normal?

I went to a doctor appointment regarding a lump in my breast. And was told im to be referred to the breast clinic. From what ive read the appointment takes around a fortnight onwards depending on referral type. My appointment for the clinic came today ...

Posted by kaitimacoo on Wed Sep 21, 2011 11:46 pm with 13 comments

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Oops sorry, ( i spelt the name incorrectly). And yes makes sense, i think im just being over worried :) x

kaitimacoo, Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:09 pm
Do I get a second opinion ?

Hi, I am 31 years old and found quite a large lump on my left breast. It appeared about 2 months ago, so I went to the doctors who refered me straight away to the breast clinic. They did an ultrasound on the area and it was all clear and nothing to wo...

Posted by kat31 on Fri Sep 16, 2011 9:20 pm with 1 comments

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Hi Kat, I feel you need to speak to the trained staff at BCC who I'm sure will give you the answers you need

barb, Fri Sep 16, 2011 10:15 pm
Is pain normal 9 month after?

Hi, I thought I'd come here before I fight my way back to the breast clinic, but in February 2010 I have a benign complex sclerosing lesion removed, only to have to go back into hospital at the end of November 2010 to have another one removed from th...

Posted by Seddy on Mon Aug 29, 2011 6:38 pm with 4 comments

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Hi seddy I had lumpectomy 5 years ago. I had my "voodoolady" pain for a long time. Called it that because it was like being stabbed with a needle in affected breast. I was told it was something I would have to get use to" by one Doc "but at least I wa...

chinook, Fri Sep 02, 2011 6:29 pm
Lumpy breast - had fine needle no fluid cnt have core biopsy

Hi All, Just over a month ago I felt a large sore lump in my right breast it was under my nipple and had changed the colour and texture (nipple had gone shiny) I went to the GP who referred me to the breast clinic. I got an appointment and had a mammo...

Posted by Mellymoo on Tue Apr 12, 2011 3:55 pm with 47 comments

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hi mellymoo, i too underwent my treatment at good hope and they were wonderful , i hope that you get the patience and understanding i recieved and you manage to get your phobia under control while the neccessary tests are done , good luck xx

trish1968, Thu Aug 18, 2011 3:36 pm
node removal and lifting

hiya ladies , i have a bit of a predicament , i work as a school dinner lady where we cook for 3 other schools and send it out , now my onc said no more heavy lifting because of nodes removal , if anyone knows would they let me know what sort of weight...

Posted by trish1968 on Sun Jul 24, 2011 12:45 pm with 27 comments

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Hi Jane Thanks for that I will carry on as have been. Would have been a good excuse to get others to do my lifting though lol!!! Jill x

Tolliebelle, Fri Jul 29, 2011 8:20 pm
Newbie - Recently found a lump - a bit concerned

Hi all. I'm sorry to post what is prob a really stupid question but here goes. I'm 35 and this weekend I found quite a reasonable sized lump. I have thought I noticed something a while ago but dismissed it as just down to hormones or just me but this ...

Posted by Little Boo on Mon May 30, 2011 10:41 pm with 31 comments

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YAAAAAY thats wonderful news Im so happy for you, yes you will be more breast aware it was having a mscare & mammo 2 years ago that made me very breast aware & how I came to find mine at a very early stage All the best to you hugs Mekala X

mekalar, Sat Jul 09, 2011 6:16 pm
Great news

Hi to all that know me I've just had my results of bone scan no change since last one so no evidence of cancer my heart ultrasound was also gd news apart from a small leak in a valve which he sd is norm so all in all gd news take care all laura x

Posted by laura64 on Tue May 03, 2011 11:09 am with 7 comments

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excellent news.

hatty, Fri Jul 08, 2011 12:31 pm
has anyone else had this?

Hi , went for my results yesterday which were great ,no spread into lymph nodes .While i was there i had some fluid drained off my breast where the lump had been taken from . Last night when i took my bra off the side of my breast felt really tender(...

Posted by lisha on Thu Jun 16, 2011 7:31 pm with 11 comments

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Hi Lisha, you can also get thrombophlebitis called Mondor's cords, either up the front of your chest or in your armpit following surgery. Hope you're feeling ok xx

bubbletrouble, Sat Jun 18, 2011 7:28 pm
Mary's story - raising awareness of symptoms

I spotted this short animated clip called "Mary's Story" on YouTube and thought it was funny yet poignant and could really help in raising awareness of symptoms of breast cancer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnROD7ROK6Y What does anyone think?

Posted by flamegirl on Tue May 31, 2011 8:24 am with 2 comments

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Hi flamegirl, I also thought the clip was informative, so have posted it on my facebook. junieliz

junieliz, Tue May 31, 2011 12:42 pm
a newbie

Hi i feel a bit foolish asking this. I have found a tiny lump in my breast and it is quite uncomfortable to the touch but i don't want too panic and run to the gp's as it could be nothing. Can anyone describe the pain feeling to me so i can be a bit su...

Posted by angie earp on Mon Mar 28, 2011 8:40 pm with 6 comments

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According to Cancer Research UK, about 80% of breast cancer lumps are benign (not cancer). Whatever the pain, it is important that you go to your GP in order to find out what the lump is - likely to be a cyst, but the sooner you get it analysed and po...

flamegirl, Tue May 31, 2011 8:27 am
Inverted Nipple

Hello. New here and just wanted to pass something by you. Was out shopping with my mum this week, she is 73 and she was trying on some bras. She was concerned that her nipple showed through on one side so was choosing the padded t-shirt ones. Anyway I...

Posted by Bumblelion on Thu Mar 31, 2011 9:30 am with 2 comments

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I would definitely encourage your mum to get it checked out. It's likely to be nothing, but in my case was indicative of Paget's disease. I'm so glad this had happened as I also had underlying early stage cancer (DCIS). As I understand it, they are s...

Runner Girl, Mon Apr 04, 2011 12:09 pm
My poem for you all to share x

when i got breast cancer i started to write poems i like share this one with you all xx . When you walk the path Its going to be long and its going to be up and down. Its not going to be easy ...when you walk this path It may be dark and you may feel ...

Posted by jane333 on Sat Feb 12, 2011 10:12 pm with 6 comments

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have just shared this poem with someone on here who has her op tomorrow as 2 years ago i wrote it the nite before mine. today is my day the sun shines and my face smiles today is my day i feel as warm as the sun today is my day. tomorrow dark sky and...

jane333, Wed Feb 16, 2011 9:24 pm
Where to take a proper breast cancer test

Hi all, My girlfriend has a painful lump in her breast for a few weeks. the lump is hard and painful. She was directed to see a GP in the university of Reading who told us that the lump is unlikely to be breast cancer after the first meeting. The GP ga...

Posted by Triduc on Fri Feb 11, 2011 12:35 am with 9 comments

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I think the problem is one of resources once the referral is made. Think of the number of people actually diagnosed and then those that don't have breast cancer and then think of all the referrals they are dealing with. I had a huge lump (8cm x 6cm) w...

elinda45, Mon Feb 14, 2011 11:02 am
Painful good breast

Hi all My good breast has ached and tingled all through chemo. Now that I am five weeks post last chemo it is bothering more. I don't know if it is because I now don't have as many other side effects to take my mind off it, or if it has got worse. It ...

Posted by Midge on Tue Nov 16, 2010 5:07 pm with 13 comments

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hi...well its to sad to heard about you,,well i dont have any idea about it,,,let me search it thn can be able to say something,,,

christinagogee, Mon Dec 20, 2010 3:02 pm
I check regularly but should i insist on a test

I am 32 years old, married and have no children. I also started having my periods at a relatively early age (11 years)so that gives me a higher risk of have bc. I have had asthma and eczema most of my life and that includes breast eczema when I was a t...

Posted by mina78 on Fri Dec 10, 2010 1:33 pm with 2 comments

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Thanks Karen, I will go have a chat with her. The bumps are no bigger than 2-3mm and the scar is an old one. I don't have any problems with the breasts but its better to get checked. Mehreen

mina78, Fri Dec 10, 2010 8:20 pm
What to feel for

Hello, I've just joined the forum and I was really looking for some advice. I'm 18 years old and have just started examining my breasts but I'm not sure exactly what a lump feels like. Is it really obvious that it's a lump? Because when I feel my breas...

Posted by Stix on Fri Apr 16, 2010 10:02 pm with 12 comments

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Just wanted to say to all the young girls, that I really think it is sensible to check your breasts, but I would encourage you to get a nurse to do it for you. I had a lump in my breast when I was 14 and from then on kept finding lumps myself (but the...

Annie22, Mon Nov 15, 2010 6:49 pm
Painful lumps

Hi All Just want to send a warning out to as many as possible. If you have a lump and it's painful, please don't ignore it. My GP at the time told me if a lump hurts then it's nothing to worry about. A few years later I had a painful lump and did no...

Posted by Laraine on Fri Feb 05, 2010 12:19 pm with 37 comments

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I had painful breasts for years that always troubled me. 9 years ago I had a lump checked and first off was told it was a fibroadenoma. A year later it had changed (and yet the docs say those never change). I did in fact have breast cancer - early s...

C, Tue Nov 02, 2010 2:25 pm
Breast Screening

Hi I was just wondering if anyone's had to wait 3 years (especially in Gloucestershire) before having their 1st call for a mammogram or if it's usually sooner. The guidelines say you will have it by your 53rd birthday. I've had a niggle that for pea...

Posted by sandra774 on Sat Jun 19, 2010 4:52 pm with 13 comments

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I'm just inspired by the strength of everybody here. Men and women because let's face it this affects all people.

geraldinetesting, Thu Oct 14, 2010 5:47 pm
worried

hi ladies....just joined today...i am 30 years old and in march i found a lump in my right breast...i kept putting off going to the doctors,silly i know but i was so scared....i plucked up the courage and went to my gp a fortnight ago and she had a lit...

Posted by scotlass on Tue Jun 08, 2010 12:23 pm with 68 comments

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this is my first time to the forums I was interested in reading ur whole story till the end my congratulations for u I think this is most probably fibroadenoma which is benign lesion somewomen are so worried and for reassurance FNAC (fine needle asp...

m1s2h375, Thu Oct 07, 2010 11:37 am
Worried

I am little concerned as I had a mamogram last week and have had a letter today in the post asking me to go back for a scan? this is exactly what happened 2 years ago and found out I had breast cancer - I am worried it has returned, otherwise why have...

Posted by mushroom on Thu Aug 12, 2010 6:10 pm with 3 comments

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Hi Thanks for post and let me know how you get on. Holly xx

hollymollymoo, Fri Aug 13, 2010 10:20 am

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