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6 categories, 55 Topics with 587 Posts

Latest: trying to update my profile

Hi suefryer, To change your username please email your request to moderator@breastcancercare.org.uk giving a couple of different options for your new username (just in case your first choice has already been taken). It might take a couple of days to ...

annab bcc, Sat Aug 28, 2010 8:17 pm
Breast awareness

Discuss how to check your breasts and what changes to look out for.

57 Topics with 667 Posts

Latest: What to feel for

I had a lump removed when I was 18. It was completely benign and left only a small scar. Then I had lots of lumps which were cysts-I had some syringed which was not too good because of pain.Never really did find it easy toi self examine because of lump...

Lent Lily, Tue Aug 17, 2010 6:30 pm
Worried

Do you have symptoms which make you think you could have cancer? Have you a worrying family history? Are you waiting for results to tell if you have cancer?

4 categories, 2099 Topics with 21239 Posts

Latest: early secondary liver symptoms

Hi , I am too waiting for a scan, my appointment is next tue, i am climbing the wall, like you i am trawling for any information. i am confused as i feel so well no pains, was sent for an xray as had chest infection, radiologist on duty just had quic...

charhie, Thu Sep 02, 2010 10:23 pm
Diagnosis

What does your diagnosis mean? Ask others who are in the same situation

4 categories, 1860 Topics with 28960 Posts

Latest: new member - awaiting pathology results

Hello again Glee, Congratulations on your wedding plans. I hope you have a wonderful day. I hope you will be able to get to Scotland eventually...perhaps a belated honeymoon trip. Good luck and let us know how you get on. It isn't easy having treatme...

scottishlass, Thu Sep 02, 2010 8:37 pm
Treatment & side effects

Confused about your treatment options or worried about what side effects you may experience? Share you experience here.

7 categories, 6082 Topics with 103117 Posts

Latest: Getting ready to begin

I used to have poker straight hair and after FEC and tax is really curly. Lets all hear it for GHD's! Good luck with the sickness.

annie81, Thu Sep 02, 2010 11:17 pm
Living with breast cancer

Talk about both the medical and social issues which can affect your life now.

8 categories, 3824 Topics with 45693 Posts

Latest: New Beginnings

Hi lovely ladies I'm back! Missed you all. Dilys so sorry to hear about your failed implant - that's really not good. Hope your wound heals quickly or more quickly and starts behaving itself. Cecelia hope you have a wonderful holiday - you'll prob ...

ruby1, Thu Sep 02, 2010 9:29 pm
Living with secondary breast cancer

Speak with others whose breast cancer has spread to another part of the body.

2068 Topics with 31512 Posts

Latest: Travel Insurance

Hi all Just a reminder that there was a recent thread about trying to get travel insurance with secondaries -- have a look at it: http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/forum/travel-insurance-t27531.html. The travel insurance firms you've already mention...

Marilf, Thu Sep 02, 2010 10:23 pm
Talk to others in a similar situation

Do you feel isolated as a man or a younger woman? Do you want to help someone you are close to?

8 categories, 1554 Topics with 25394 Posts

Latest: 36 and a bit lost

hi all been a while since I added to this but would be good to hear from any one. 2/3rd of the way through now and my eye lashes on on their last legs which is quite funny as Ive spent a fortune over the years having them waxed as they are usually ...

happy73, Thu Sep 02, 2010 10:53 pm
Good news, hope & inspiration

A space for you to share the stories that inspire you, the news that gives you a boost, and the experiences that bring you strength.

3 categories, 11 Topics with 125 Posts

Latest: Glass half full

I am recent newcomer, mastectomy & ANC five weeks ago and scheduled for chemo next week, firstly I have found the forums massively helpful in understanding and coming to terms with my diagnosis and thank everyone for caring and sharing with their stor...

layla1, Thu Sep 02, 2010 9:35 pm
Your Views

Tell the community what you think.

5 categories, 855 Topics with 11928 Posts

Latest: You're Rather Young For That...How Old Were You?

I was 37. My main symptom was mild pain in my shoulder/underarm area which had been dismissed as muscular by a GP a year earlier. I'm now almost 46 and was diagnosed with bone secondaries last year. I think there's definitely a case for better educatio...

tournesol, Thu Sep 02, 2010 9:36 pm
In Memory

49 Topics with 1036 Posts

Latest: My Friend Teresa

Thank you for your kind words and understanding - real empathy unfortunately and I wish it was an experience we didn't share/have though I think we will likely agree it is a priviledge to have had these lovely and special friends. I went to Teresa's f...

Georgibella, Thu Aug 26, 2010 11:30 pm
Chit Chat

The place to socialise, relax and enjoy each other's company!

535 Topics with 95254 Posts

Latest: Missing Letter

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scottishlass, Thu Sep 02, 2010 9:46 pm
Archive

Previous discussions. Remember treatments may have changed since these posts were made.

19 categories, 7544 Topics with 63584 Posts

Latest: Need some Help and support - My Mum

Hi! You seem to have put this new thread under the Archive section, so you may not get many replies. Perhaps you should re-post under "Living with Secondary Breast Cancer" section? Sorry I can't be of any help with your questions.

redders, Fri Feb 06, 2009 5:57 pm