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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 8 comments

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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
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 12 comments

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Dear Sandra I was told by my GP that I would not be eligible for a mammogram until I was nearly age 53 despite having been to my GP three times with breast concerns. Fortunately, I didn't wait and to date I have saved my own life. I was diagnosed w...

Jeannie, Fri Aug 13, 2010 8:25 pm
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
lump on scar

Hi, I just need a bit of reassurance please. I had a left mx and immediate diep recon Oct '09 for extensive DCIS and then had a reduction and uplift to the non affected side in April '10. My first year anniversary has come and I have my mammo booked fo...

Posted by marjay12 on Sun Aug 08, 2010 1:45 pm with 4 comments

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Hi Marjay, I had about 3 of these appear of a 5 year period too and each time like you I was worried to death and fortunaty each time they were harmless either fatty tissue or scar tissue. Do like you say and get the lump checked out but just wanted t...

AnnB, Sun Aug 08, 2010 8:15 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 67 comments

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thanks everyone for your kind messages....youve all been such a great support network.....the next part of my journey is beginning now,they are now ruling out irritable bowel syndrome as they have found a grapefruit size fibroid in my uterus...waiting ...

scotlass, Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:06 pm
Cute Breast Cancer Awareness video

I found this really cute video on youtube. I enjoyed it, and I think what they are doing is really unique. So, I thought I would share it with others. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOlC3tkzrgA

Posted by findthesun on Fri May 21, 2010 9:44 pm with 2 comments

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Really enjoyable and good video.it teach me a lot of new things thanks

EmilyJackM, Sat Jul 17, 2010 7:59 pm
any other symptoms?

Hi there, just wondered if anyone had any other symptoms? I have not been diagnosed with bc but have been told it is cysts(although I am not confident with this) For the last 2 years I have had one thing after another, mainly affecting the left sid...

Posted by hollybeany on Sun Jun 06, 2010 11:57 pm with 2 comments

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Hi hollybeany Sorry to read that you are feeling concerned, that is an awful feeling. You don't mention if you have had a breast clinic referral-but if I was feeling as you do now I would ask for a referral if you haven't had one, or if it was quite a...

cupoftea, Mon Jun 07, 2010 5:53 pm
waiting is making me go insane

I am 50 next month.. no lump just bleeding nipple...I have had all of the tests and each time my consultant says inconclusive, so send me for an MRI...results showed nodules, so had 3 biopsies on Monday by the same consultant who did my ultra sound, th...

Posted by rugbygirl on Wed Apr 21, 2010 10:26 am with 9 comments

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Thanks Deb, I agree re the exclusivity , I was so very shocked at how many people belonged!!! I am Jenny, 50 soon, live in Bournville, rugby mad, playeduntil 2 years ago until I messed up my shoulder!! all my family play & I am the club secretary, we...

rugbygirl, Thu Apr 29, 2010 3:31 pm
sun after rads

hi can any one help ive now fin rads to arm pit collar bone and chest wall have been told diff things was just wondering about what to wear in summer was told today got to be 50 factor sun c also no vest or low kneck lines to wear shirts large hats ...

Posted by laura64 on Mon Feb 01, 2010 7:07 pm with 9 comments

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Well, between mastectomy scar, fooby and rads-tattoo, i'm not really into low necklines - but I am collecting new freckles like they are going out of fashion, I'm making good souveniers from spring 2010!

hymil, Sat Apr 17, 2010 11:33 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 32 comments

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bumbing thread......as we all have been through the same sort of thing with our Gps ....

mallysally, Mon Apr 05, 2010 11:28 pm
MASITIS

Hi there, A couple of months ago my right breast became sore and tender. I then noticed a lump follwed by a hard mass accross the top half of my breast. The pain and tenderness was far more severe than normal and didn't really subside after my period...

Posted by Nala on Wed Mar 24, 2010 12:53 pm with 1 comments

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Hi Nala, I think you should tell the Consultant your worries just to put your mind at rest. The Consultant will examine you anyway and I'm sure they are used to most patients being worried and slightly paraoid. It is natural for your mind to start ima...

Kiti, Wed Mar 24, 2010 1:45 pm
Breast Cancer Awareness 2010

When is Breast Cancer Awareness week/month in 2010? Thanks

Posted by Catticus on Mon Mar 22, 2010 2:55 pm with 1 comments

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Hi catticus,its the month of October :) best wishes Mel xx

melly2, Mon Mar 22, 2010 4:10 pm
Insurance

Hi I am constantly worried about breast cancer due to the awareness that is stressed on the terrible illness. I was contacted a few years ago regarding insurance, not full health care, just breast cancer insurance. Lately, I have looked into it again ...

Posted by jwkil1978 on Tue Mar 02, 2010 9:07 pm with 20 comments

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You should give Insurancewith, http://www.insurancewith.com a try, I read on the Insurepink facebook page that the lady who set up Insurepink is now working for Insurancewith. They use the same underwriters so you still speak to the lovely ladies who ...

tess27, Thu Mar 18, 2010 1:42 pm
Insurance/travel

I am not sure this message is under the right title but could not find a proper one. I do not have medical insurance and will probably travel. I am concerned that since I had cancer and surgery not long ago they might charge me an arm and a leg... I re...

Posted by Nikiya on Sat Jan 30, 2010 9:45 pm with 3 comments

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Nikiya - I posted some info which might be useful to you on the Insurance forum if you want to have a look. FifiC

FifiC, Thu Mar 18, 2010 1:17 am
Information leaflets

Thanks for sending all the leaflets I requested over to the screening service for me! The nurses here love to use them and so it may be the case i'll be hassling you guys for more sooner rather than later! The information in your leaflet 'Referral to ...

Posted by littlebopeep on Tue Mar 02, 2010 12:51 pm with 0 comments

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Thanks for sending all the leaflets I requested over to the screening service for me! The nurses here love to use them and so it may be the case i'll be hassling you guys for more sooner rather than later! The information in your leaflet 'Referral to ...

littlebopeep, Tue Mar 02, 2010 12:51 pm
Travel Insurance

Hi, Wondering if anyone can help me please. I'm just about to have last chemo (tomorrow!!!) and then on to rads in January. I'd really like to book a break away in March and a big holiday to st Lucia in June. Does anyone have any experiences with bo...

Posted by loopy68 on Wed Dec 02, 2009 7:35 pm with 9 comments

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This is another thread running on travel insurance: http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/forum/holiday-insurance-t22511.html Jo, Facilitator

Jo BCC, Tue Mar 02, 2010 11:22 am
PAINFUL BREAST

Somebody told me that if your breast is painful it's unlikely to be anything sinister, does anyone no if thats the case. thanks

Posted by paulabee on Mon Mar 23, 2009 11:25 am with 41 comments

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Hi Kazz i don't know where you come from but in my area when you see the consultant for your check-up the bcn is always there. Also we are given a contact number to speak to them if we have any problems. i can only suggest that maybe your GP will be a...

Vodka, Wed Feb 24, 2010 11:50 am
anyone starting rads end dec

ive just had mx now got to have 5 wks rads starting 29 dec thought id see if anyone else was joining me so we cld compare notes

Posted by laura64 on Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:20 pm with 103 comments

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Just completed three chemos of FEC and had my first taxotere last Thursday. All last night my feet and legs have felt funny and my head and my ears feel as if they don't belong to me. You may guess, I am feeling really sorry for myself today. Just ...

Ellison, Mon Feb 15, 2010 1:05 pm
hair

hi was just wondering if any one else had this ive had chemo fin in sept hair started to grow back but ive got some now growing on my face down both sides was wondering if any one else got this and what the best way to remove it was and hhow long it last

Posted by laura64 on Sat Jan 30, 2010 8:07 pm with 2 comments

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HI im not on any hormone therapy , but still have the hair on my face, i have come to the conclusion that they were perhaps always there but never noticed them, as i was talking to my friend the other day, who has not had bc, the sun was shining behind...

cathjue09, Sat Jan 30, 2010 8:27 pm
Pagetts Disease of the breast

Hi I have never posted before but since being diagnosed with the above on December 23rd 2009 I have been reading the posts on here and I am amazed at how brave and how young most of you are. I honestly did not realise that BC affected so many young wom...

Posted by martinibianca on Mon Jan 18, 2010 1:32 pm with 3 comments

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Hi I have just been diagnosed with pagetts. I had surgery chemo & radiotherapy 18 months ago for DCIS stage 3. 6 months after completion of radiotherapy my nipple started to weep. A cyto scrape revealed nothing. A few months later a punch biopsy was ca...

lyndseyp5, Thu Jan 21, 2010 3:33 pm
Difference between hormone-based and hormone-receptive BC

Hello I am 33 years old and my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer 3 years ago at the age of 32. Apparently it was hormone-based as opposed to hormone-receptive breast cancer and I am pleased to say she is now doing very well. Can anyone tell me...

Posted by Red76 on Mon Jan 11, 2010 3:58 pm with 9 comments

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re the size of tumours the mammo and U/S just give an rough size.... my tumour was measured as 1cm on U/S but i had surgery the very next day less than 24 hours later and the tumour was 1.9cm extending to 2.5cm including areas of DCIS. iv had two diff...

Lulu34, Fri Jan 15, 2010 1:14 am
Should I be concerned?

Hi all I posted on this great site a year ago, when I found a lump in my breast which thankfully turned out to be a fibroadenoma (ultrasound and core biopsy). However, since then, I have been getting some pain in that breast (not related to cycle), an...

Posted by Caz1983 on Mon Jan 11, 2010 10:29 pm with 3 comments

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Hi Caz You are welcome to call our helpline for further support if you feel this would help, the number to call is 0808 800 6000 weekdays 9-5 and 9-2 on Saturdays. Take care Lucy

Lucy BCC, Mon Jan 11, 2010 10:55 pm
happy xmas

hi all happy xmas and a healthy 2010 hope santa brings you all lots of nice goodies lots of love lauraxx

Posted by laura64 on Fri Dec 25, 2009 1:19 am with 1 comments

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Merry Christmas to everyone and hope 2010 is good to you all. Joyce xxxxxxx

scobie, Sat Dec 26, 2009 7:58 pm
Happy Christmas

I would like to wish everyone a great xmas and an even better new year! Thanks for all your support, through my worrying, emotional and very trying time. Luckily it was nothing, but thank you all! Have a great day. Cheers x

Posted by jooetegenn on Thu Dec 24, 2009 8:33 pm with 0 comments

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I would like to wish everyone a great xmas and an even better new year! Thanks for all your support, through my worrying, emotional and very trying time. Luckily it was nothing, but thank you all! Have a great day. Cheers x

jooetegenn, Thu Dec 24, 2009 8:33 pm
any help

hi i know this is a unusal question but im sure i heard or read somewhere they do courses for bc patients to get back to work or some training for a new job does any one know where i cld try many thanks laura

Posted by laura64 on Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:59 pm with 5 comments

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Hiya, definately, the pathways partnerships are set up for people on ESA. Just get in touch with the job centre or benefit delivery centre and ask for a voluntary referral, they'll then invite you for an interview, and just explain to them what you nee...

gremlin, Wed Dec 16, 2009 11:59 pm

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