Hi, I am new to this site. Had BC diagnosed on 25th Feb in clinic and given date for lumpectomy on 5th March. Hadn’t told OH about lump as thought it would be ok. What a shock when told it was BC. I have fantastic support from OH, family and friends but would like to hear from anyone else going through this nightmare. I get the results on Friday and find out what treatment I need. Trying to be positive but it feels like I am in a bad dream. Would love to hear from anyone going through this whether from Liverpool or not!
Hi Kiti - yep its a nightmare, but finding this site gave me a bit of a lifeline. You’ll find your own way with it and use it whatever way suits you best. I’m sorry you’ve joined the crap club. I’m in Scotland so not exactly on your doorstep but my guess is you’ll find ladies a lot closer to home too. One of the best things for me, apart from the mutual support, is the wealth of information from all the other ladies.
Some days you’ll feel worse than others but you’ll always find someone who’ll respond and help you out. Sending you kind thoughts and best wishes for good results on Friday - let s know how you go.
I was diagnosed last May and have had all my treatment in Liverpool and Clatterbridge. I finished chemo in January and am now on Tamoxifen. I was very happy with the standard of care and found that the surgeon, onc and bc nurse were all very generous with their time, answering all my questions.
You can PM me if you want any more details or any thing I can help with. Please ask away, oh and this website is a godsend!
I was diagnosed in September last year and have had lumpectomy, chemo and finish radiotherpay tomorrow at Clatterbridge. I had my treatments at Southport and Ormskirk. People who I have met have spoken highly of the treatment they have had at Liverpool. if you get the chance go to the Look Good, Feel Beautiful days thay have at the Linda McCartney Centre. They show you how to put on your makeup and how to look after your skin and you get a bag full of expensive goodies to take home too! Good luck with your treatment. x
I had my rads at Clatterbridge, and I cannot praise the staff enough, they were absolutely fab. I had 30, so got to know my team a bit during that and had a laugh with them. They put you on the same machine each time so it feels a bit familiar, and you get a named therapist. I really felt that they went the extra mile for me.
I had my surgery and chemo and herceptin at Fazakerly Hospital and my rads at Clatterbridge all the staff and people I came across at both hospitals where really good. I also called into the Lily Centre in Liverpool which will give you support and you can meet with other ladies in the same position, I only went a couple of times but it was a god send at the beginning and makes this thing a lot less scarey. I then used these pages for all other infomation I needed.
Good luck with all your treatment.
Take care
Debbie xx