Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi WorriedElle,   Welcome to the BCC discussion forums, where I am sure your fellow forum users will be along soon to help.  You have done the right thing in getting your breast changes checked out and if you  are still worried you need to go back to your GP.  As I am sure your fellow forum users will tell you the majority of breast changes are not BC but do need checking out properly.    For more information and support please give our helpline team a call and have a chat with them about your concerns, they're here to support you.  Calls are free 0808 800 6000 lines open weekdays 9-5 and Saturdays 10-2.   Take care, Jo, Moderator ... View more

Hi Lisa   Welcome to the BCC discussion forums where I am sure you will get lots of good, honest support from the many informed users of this site.   If there's anything you need to know, just ask, there's always someone around to help, plus our helpline team are just a free phone call away 0808 800 6000 lines open weekdays 9-5 and Saturdays 10-2.   Take care, Jo, Moderator ... View more

Hi Vicstar77   Welcome to the BCC discussion forums, you've come to the right place for some good, honest support from the many informed uses of this site, who I am sure will be along soon to offer that support.   In the meantime please feel free to call our helpline if you would like to talk to someone in confidence.  Lines open weekdays 9-5 and Saturdays 10-2.   Take care, Jo, Moderator ... View more

Hi Crystals,   Welcome to the BCC discussion forums where I am sure you will get lots of good, honest support from the many informed users of this site.   I have put for you below the link to the area of this website where triple negative breast cancer is discussed further, I hope you find it helpful.  Please also feel free to contact our helpline team who are there to support you through this.  Calls to the helpline are free, 0808 800 6000 lines open weekdays 9-5 and Saturdays 10-2   https://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/about-us/news-blogs/news/diagnosed-triple-negative-breast-cancer-what-does-it-mean   Take care, Jo, Moderator ... View more

Hi waveylocks,   Sorry you're still having problems using this website.  Could I suggest that if you get the 'authentication failed' notice again try logging out and back in again, sometimes that works.  If you continue to have problems please let us know via email to moderator@breastcancercare.org.uk and this will get passed on to the technical team.   Please accept our apologies for this, our technical team are trying to iron out all the problems.   Kind regards Jo, Moderator     ... View more

Hi Barnierubble,   I'm sorry to hear of what is happening and hope that things start to get better for you all.  To try to help I have put for you below the link to BCC's publication 'In it together' which is aimed at partners of those with a breast cancer diagnosis.  Also I have put a link to the area of this website where this is discussed further.   You may find it helpful to give our helpline team a call and talk to them about your worries and concerns for your wife, they're here to support you all through this.  Calls are free, 0808 800 6000 lines open weekdays 9-5 and Saturdays 10-2   https://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/information-support/publication/in-it-together-partners-people-breast-cancer-bcc120   https://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/information-support/facing-breast-cancer/supporting-someone-breast-cancer/coping-it-all   Take care, Jo, Moderator ... View more

Hi Poems!   Good to see you back posting on the forums.  And good to hear you're keeping 'plodding on'.   Take good care of yourself.   Jo, Moderator ... View more

Hi JakeB   Now you know your diagnosis, I have put for you below the link to BCC's publication for IBC and hope you find it helpful, also I have put you the link to the area of this website where this is discussed further.   https://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/information-support/publication/inflammatory-breast-cancer-bcc23   https://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/information-support/facing-breast-cancer/diagnosed-breast-cancer/primary-breast-cancer/inflammatory-breast-cancer   Take care Jo, Moderator ... View more

Hi caitlin1   Whilst you are waiting for the other users to reply with their knowledge and experience do give the helpline a call on 0808 800 6000.  Here you can talk through your question with a member of staff who will offer you a listening ear as well as support and practical information.  Lines are open weekdays 9 to 5pm and Saturday 10 to 2pm.   Best wishes Sam, BCC Facilitator ... View more

Hi Poniente   Welcome to the BCC discussion forums, I am sure your fellow forum users will be along soon to help answer your questions.  You will find that they have a wealth of information and experience between them.  To support this, our helpline team are just a free phone call away if you need to talk to someone in confidence, 0808 800 6000 lines open Monday -Friday 9-5 and Saturdays 10-2   Take care, Jo, Moderator ... View more

Hi Kim and all   So sorry about all the problems we're having.  Please bear with us, we are making notes of all the problems users are having and these will be passed to the technical guys on Monday morning - they're going to love us!!!  If you continue to encounter problems once into the new week please do let us know by dropping us an email to moderator@breastcancercare.org.uk    Take care, Jo, Moderator ... View more

Hi Marli   I have put for you below the link to BCC's publication for breast prostheses, and hope you find it helpful.  If you need any further information please don't hesitate to call our helpline, the staff are here to support you.  Calls are free, 0808 800 6000 lines open weekdays 9-5 and Saturdays 10-2.   https://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/information-support/publication/breast-prostheses-bras-clothes-after-surgery-bcc123   Take care, Jo, Moderator ... View more

Hi Sparkle   I don't know if you've seen BCC's publication Breast Cancer in Families, but if not here's the link below.  I hope you find it helpful.   https://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/information-support/publication/breast-cancer-in-families-bcc32   Take care, Jo, Moderator ... View more

Hi Sharnie   Sorry you're having problems posting, if it's any condolence, I did too when I first logged on!  Try logging off and on again that worked for me.  If you're still having problems please drop us an email at moderator@breastcancercare.org.uk outlining the problems you're having and we'll get one of the technical people to check it out.   Once again please accept our apologies.   Kind regards Jo, Moderator ... View more

On behalf of all the moderation team here at BCC our sincere condolences go out to Helen's family on their sad loss.   Jo, Moderator     ... View more