Breast Cancer Care

Here for anyone affected by breast cancer

Home > Community > Forums > Talk to others in a similar situation > In your area

Breast cancer & breast health

Forum: In your area

Post a new topic

1 2 3 4 5 ... 14 Next

Bus routes in Edinburgh

Hi everyone, i am travelling from lockerbie to Edinburgh shortly by train and was wondering if anyone from the area can tell me which bus number i can get from Princess street to the Cancer centre at the western general.

Posted by Ruperts Mum on Fri Feb 10, 2012 3:39 pm with 4 comments

Latest comment

Rupertsmum There is a place at the WGH called pentland lodge which is a residential accommodation for those having cancer treatment and travelling long distances.... It's not guaranteed you would get a place there and you come up on Monday before trea...

Lulu34, Sat Feb 11, 2012 12:47 am
Anyone in Westhill Aberdeenshire?

Are there any ladies in Westhill who'd like to share experiences?

Posted by car53 on Tue Nov 08, 2011 9:49 pm with 132 comments

Latest comment

Good evening to you all Hello Amy and welcome to our little thread. Good news is that I don't have to come to Aberdeen on Mondays as I am there on Tuesday anyhow. BCN phoned me today and got my app changed to 1pm Tuesday, even better she will see m...

alanaa, Sat Feb 11, 2012 12:00 am
Glasgow/Ayrshire area

Hi Ladies, I am from Ayrshire would be good to talk to others who have been through or are going through treatment for breast cancer. I was diagnosed in Nov 09 had a lumpectomy, re excision for clear margins, chemo EPI-CMF, 20 rads at the Beatson, ta...

Posted by notbreastfriend on Sun Apr 24, 2011 5:20 pm with 463 comments

Latest comment

Cat they aren't that strict in places.... I was there last year and year before and there were women who were over 50 or if they werent they certainly looked it and tbh it's not like they ask for a birth certificate lol It's a shame as there doesn't s...

Lulu34, Fri Feb 10, 2012 11:34 pm
Northern Ireland Meet-ups

Hi all I think we need to get a date organised soon before the Easter holidays. I'm up for anything, anytime, anywhere? So if we can decide on a mutual place and date that would be great. ANYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US. Mrsmc - hope you are feeling ...

Posted by Missy64 on Sat Mar 13, 2010 6:07 pm with 363 comments

Latest comment

Hi Really enjoyed last Saturday and very many thanks again to Carol for using her staff discount - it is much appreciated especially since today was hubby's last day at work, so beans on toast for the foreseeable future in my house :( Don't worry Ma...

Missy64, Fri Feb 10, 2012 11:26 pm
Meeting up in Birmingham and surrounding areas.

Hi, Is there anyone who lives in the Kings Norton, Bournville, Selly Oak, Northfield, Longbridge, West Heath, Edgbaston and Bearwood areas and anywhere else in between who would like to meet up once a month during the day somewhere in the Birmingham ce...

Posted by gettingoverit62 on Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:17 am with 9 comments

Latest comment

p.s. is it the 6th floor restaurant at HoF in which you're meeting?

filosofie, Fri Feb 10, 2012 12:35 am
South West Birmingham Area

Hi Everyone, Am starting a BC support group in the South West Birmingham area, at Oddingley Hall Oddingley Road B31 3BS. Will hopefully be on a Wednesday between 1.00pm and 3.00pm. Start date TBA, but hopefully in next couple of months. Anyone interes...

Posted by gettingoverit62 on Wed Feb 08, 2012 1:42 pm with 5 comments

Latest comment

As far as I'm concerned, anyone is welcome.

Mezzomamma, Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:42 am
Is anyone nearby Shropshire?

HI,just thought i would start this new post as alot of posts i read there are alot of people from the same area, Im from Shropshire on the border of Cheshire and Wales. I live 20 miles from Chester and 20 miles from Shrewsbury. Had a WLE and node clear...

Posted by silvershar on Thu Feb 03, 2011 9:16 pm with 775 comments

Latest comment

Hi Shar I looked for you at Zumba tonight! Can you do the 26th - Val can't do the 25th either and i think that everyone else can do the 26th. Might go Zumba on Sat too - got to try and shift these excess pounds! Dx

DJ007, Wed Feb 08, 2012 10:36 pm
area

Hi is there anyone from West/East Dunbartonshire ??

Posted by lynn123 on Fri Feb 03, 2012 10:00 pm with 9 comments

Latest comment

Hi calico..., If you put in words ike LD flap or DIEP etc in the search box, you should come up with info from ladies who have shared experiences in the past. I've written about my experiences of DIEP and hope you find it helpful. I'll try to pm you w...

nonsuch, Wed Feb 08, 2012 2:54 pm
Hi....Anyone from Gloucester?

Hi, I live in Gloucester, treated at GRH and Cheltenham Oncology, anyone else live in this area? Karen

Posted by karen on Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:17 pm with 772 comments

Latest comment

Hi guys. Watch this space. I've got a few contacts in Stroud and Ciren who I know are in same boat as me, and have also met a couple of ladies from the forum, so feeling fine for mutual support at present. So lovely of you to offer to meet, and I will ...

keepthefaith, Wed Feb 08, 2012 1:02 pm
Herts area

Is anyone going through all if this Welwyn area? I've been diagnosed, had operation and playing the waiting game for next stage. Would love to chat or meet with others in the same situation.

Posted by Carolyn1709 on Tue Feb 07, 2012 2:03 pm with 1 comments

Latest comment

Hi Carolyn, I'm in the same area as you, had op on the 11th, and still waiting for appointment with Onc - I saw BCN today, who chased up for me, and they hadn't received my appointment, so would definitely advise that you chase up if you havent heard a...

Care_N, Tue Feb 07, 2012 6:55 pm
Anyone Interested in a Leeds W. Yorks meet up?

Hi to all Yorkies, There seems to be a few ladies use the forums from Leeds/W.Yorks. Wondering if any of you would be interested in meeting up, or exchanging info. I think it would be good for us all to chat and support each other, as no-one underst...

Posted by libsue on Sat Jan 28, 2012 2:42 am with 70 comments

Latest comment

lib sue thanks for that .I will be able to show him whats there .I look forward to meeting everyone. happy cat it must be hard having that to cope with as well as the cancer .hope your nurse manages to help you cope xx

lisha, Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:54 pm
Surgery @ Nuffield Brentwood

Hi Ladies I was just wondering if there are any of you out there that have had a mastectomy and immediate DIEP reconstruction at the Nuffield in Brentwood. I was diagnosed mid January and will be undergoing my surgery mid to late February. I am slight...

Posted by namar82 on Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:31 am with 1 comments

Latest comment

Hi, i dont think we can mention names on this site but do you know who your surgeon will be? My treatment was on the nhs but my surgeon does private sugery at this hosp. He is a fantastic breast surgeon. Good luck x

lolly73, Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:54 am
Treatment in France...anyone else?

I shall be receiving all my treatment in France at the Institut Claudius Regaud in Toulouse....anyone else out there being treated in France?

Posted by mgsm on Sun Dec 11, 2011 9:35 pm with 15 comments

Latest comment

I'm in England at the mo but our French next door neigbours tell me it's been aroun-13 and they are snowed in! we're in a little village just outside Chassenuil-sur-Bonnieure.

KatieF, Sun Feb 05, 2012 1:25 pm
Edinburgh, East and Central Meet-up

the next Edinburgh Breast Buddy (EBB) lunch is on sat 30th April from 1.30 in Hamiltons Bar and Kitchen in Stockbridge. new members always welcome to join us.... and you dont just have to come from edinburgh... we have booked the comfy sofas in fron...

Posted by Lulu34 on Tue Apr 26, 2011 1:59 am with 34 comments

Latest comment

Have a lovely time ladies! Just to note if any of you are free and feel like heading west the Glasgow gang are lunching on 25th Feb at Soho (Miller St) at 1:30 Lulu hope you are doing OK as your chemo nears its end.

RevCat, Sat Feb 04, 2012 8:55 am
anyone in taunton

Iam new to this.I had my left breast removed in july 2011 anyone going through similar

Posted by padme on Mon Oct 17, 2011 2:33 pm with 7 comments

Latest comment

Hi kosmic kay hope you are well.Hope you managed to get through xmas new year.

padme, Fri Feb 03, 2012 8:00 pm
Anyone in Burnley / East Lancashire

Hi, I'm a 39 year old, married and have an 11 year old daughter and just wondering if there is anyone from Burnley / East Lancashire area wanting to meet up? I was diagnosed last Friday and am having my op this Monday 6th Feb and am absolutely petrif...

Posted by Knoxybabes on Wed Feb 01, 2012 6:44 pm with 8 comments

Latest comment

Hi Knoybabes and all, Well, had my screening, mammorgram, ultrasound and FNA. Consultant stated he was 90% sure it was benign and that it was a fibroadenma. As this is condition more common in younger women, I am a little sniffy about this, I am n...

Sommer43, Fri Feb 03, 2012 1:08 pm
Calling any West Sussex ladies please!

Hello ladies, I would really appreciate any feedback on this I have had mammogram, x-ray, ultrasound guided biopsy on both breasts at Breast Screening Office, Worthing Hospital. Told last Thursday (26 January) that right OK, but left confirmed a 11x6...

Posted by LibranLady on Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:52 pm with 10 comments

Latest comment

Hi Libran Lady, Have sent you a private message. Hope you make the right decision for you cheers Caroline

carolihne, Thu Feb 02, 2012 6:37 pm
Kings Norton and surrounding areas in Birmingham

Hi, Is there anyone who lives in the Kings Norton, Bournville, Selly Oak, Northfield, Longbridge, West Heath, Edgbaston Rubery, Rednal and Bearwood areas and anywhere else in between who would like to meet up once a month during the day somewhere in th...

Posted by gettingoverit62 on Wed Feb 01, 2012 12:24 pm with 0 comments

Latest comment

Hi, Is there anyone who lives in the Kings Norton, Bournville, Selly Oak, Northfield, Longbridge, West Heath, Edgbaston Rubery, Rednal and Bearwood areas and anywhere else in between who would like to meet up once a month during the day somewhere in th...

gettingoverit62, Wed Feb 01, 2012 12:24 pm
anybody in Blackburn Lancashire?

I am 40 years old and attending Preston hospital for my 2nd round of FEC CHEMO ON MONDAY 24TH oCT. Anyone want to meet up?

Posted by TeeCass on Thu Oct 20, 2011 4:14 pm with 4 comments

Latest comment

Bump!!

majelsty, Wed Feb 01, 2012 3:05 am
Wolverhampton?

Hi, I live in Wolverhampton and was dx on 21st December. I had a WLE on 29th under team. Waiting to hear the results from the operation on 13th Jan. Would love to meet up with anyone in the area - I do have my own transport so as soon as I can drive a...

Posted by kajyann on Sun Jan 01, 2012 7:27 pm with 8 comments

Latest comment

Hi Kaj, I'm trying to get a few people together for a coffee and chat on the 14th Feb in Birmingham, if you would like to join us let me know and I will let you know time and place a little nearer the time, the more the merrier. Perhaps we will be abl...

gettingoverit62, Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:46 am
Anyone in the Kings Norton or surrounding areas

Hi, Is there anyone who lives in the Kings Norton, Bournville, Selly Oak, Northfield, Longbridge, West Heath, Edgbaston Rubery, Rednal and Bearwood areas and anywhere else in between who would like to meet up once a month during the day somewhere in th...

Posted by gettingoverit62 on Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:41 am with 0 comments

Latest comment

Hi, Is there anyone who lives in the Kings Norton, Bournville, Selly Oak, Northfield, Longbridge, West Heath, Edgbaston Rubery, Rednal and Bearwood areas and anywhere else in between who would like to meet up once a month during the day somewhere in th...

gettingoverit62, Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:41 am
Anyone in Bolton for Meet Up?

Hello Ladies. I would like to see how many of you would be interested in meeting up for a chat, drink or coffee in the Bolton area. Having finished my treatment in Nov 2011 i feel at a loose end and in a way alone and would like to get a group togethe...

Posted by majelsty on Wed Jan 11, 2012 2:32 am with 2 comments

Latest comment

Hi Majesty, I don't live far from Bolton. I finished my treatment some time ago, but would be glad to meet up for a coffee. Perhaps you could pm me. Rosie x

rosebud454, Tue Jan 17, 2012 4:20 pm
MARKET DEEPING, BOURNE OR STAMFORD LINCS

Hi All Just on day 7 of chemo cycle 1. Am feeling good!!! It would be great to chat with anybody who lives nearby. I am 44, newly diagnosed and I live in Langtoft... Look forward to hearing from you. x

Posted by TEDDS on Thu Jan 12, 2012 5:47 pm with 0 comments

Latest comment

Hi All Just on day 7 of chemo cycle 1. Am feeling good!!! It would be great to chat with anybody who lives nearby. I am 44, newly diagnosed and I live in Langtoft... Look forward to hearing from you. x

TEDDS, Thu Jan 12, 2012 5:47 pm
First post (anyone from Essex?)

Hello This is my first ever post here. I was diagnosed with stage 2 BC approx 6 weeks ago; since then I've had a lumpectomy and will start chemo on Fri 1 Oct., then will embark on a course of radio therapy. What I would like is to be able to do is ta...

Posted by Beenie on Thu Sep 23, 2010 3:44 pm with 23 comments

Latest comment

Hi, shadders and 30nov66 I was just wondering how you are getting on. I think you will both have had some treatment. i hope it went well and that you are ok. Will get back to you with a dtae and see if you are up to it yet Take care and hugs Lily x

Lily200, Wed Jan 11, 2012 1:19 am
North East Derbyshire/South sheffield area

Hi everyone Would anyone like to correspond?

Posted by ami on Fri Dec 23, 2011 9:54 pm with 19 comments

Latest comment

Hi Purple42 It’s hard to take in diagnosis at first and it’s very frightening, but we are all here to share and support you and each other. It probably seems a long road ahead at the moment, but you’ll find amazing strength you didn’t know you had to...

ami, Sun Jan 08, 2012 9:14 pm

1 2 3 4 5 ... 14 Next

Registered charity number 1017658 | Breast Cancer Care Helpline: 0808 800 6000

Here for anyone affected by breast cancer

Categories

Forum: In your area