Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi there, If it was me I would go back to your GP - be persistent. One thing you should be commended on is being breast aware, you know your boobs better than anyone! Make that appointment. Rae x ... View more

I love Sheridan Smith - and think she will do Lisa Lynch justice. I will defintely be watching... ... View more

I am a PBC lady, but I do help run a group that has SBC ladies. I am also a BCC voice. I dont see why it should only be a SBC vote. I think I (and other PBC ladies) would be sensitive to the SBC cause and I actually like the black in the ribbon and what is represents.    Us PBC ladies have lost numerous friends though this disease and defintely dont think its all pink and fluffy.. ... View more

Oh and for rads - i moisturised daily with aquqeous cream.. and if the skin does break down there are special plasters you can get to cover it.. ... View more

Hi there, Sorry to read about your and your daughters BC diagnosis. I was diagnosed with BC age 36, 3 years ago. I found these boards a great support - but also Younger Breast Cancer Network on Facebook. If she searches on FB she will find the group. All the ladies in the group are 45 or under and many of them have small / young children. If she cant find the group, feel free to message me. Thanks, Rachael ... View more

Hi Betsy, If you go on to facebook and search for Younger Breast Cancer Netowrk - you should find our FB group. Feel free to message me if you want find it. Rach x ... View more

Hi Shauna, I know its a scary time right now - I am 2 years post diagnosis - but still remember my diagnosis day like it was yesterday. How did you get on with the 2nd lot of results?  I didnt have immediate recon post mx, I couldnt due to a blood clot. But I have accepted my new body.. If you would like to speak to other ladies in a similar position and are on facebook - I help admin Younger Breast Cancer Network... All our ladies are 45 or under.. Feel free to request to join - I have found the group a life saver! Rae x ... View more

Hi ladies, I missed all your replies... did you manage to sort anything local? Rae ... View more

Hiya, You need to join by sending a message via the public page.   https://www.facebook.com/ManchesterYoungerWomensBreastCancerNetwork   Once you send a message we can look at getting you added.   Rae   x ... View more

I can thoroughly recommend these forums. I went to the London one in November 2013. I found it really great and positive and was lovely to meet so many ladies in the same position 🙂 ... View more

Hi, I am actually based in St Ives, Cambs - but not a million milese away from you. I am 38, and was diagnosed in Feb 2012. Like you I am Her 2 positive but have finsihed my active treatment other than hormone therapy and reconstruction.  How are you getting on? When did you finish your rads - I have to say they made me more tired than i expected. I have been back working full time for a year now, and things are slowly returning to normal (whatever normal is!). I eould be happy to chat - as I have not met many local ladies at all. Rachael ... View more

Fab to read...thank you xx ... View more

I will also be interested in recon experiences... I am waiting to have my recon having finished active treatment last year 🙂 ... View more

Zoe - I will be coming in on the Peterborough train..I hope you managed to find our YBCN group.. Looking forward to meeting you  all in London 🙂 ... View more

Oh - and i am travelling from nr Peterborough and will be getting there on the train, if any one wants to travel together...   Rach x ... View more

Looking forward to meeting lots of ladies at the forum. If you fancy joining in on facebook we have also set up an event as part of our Younger Breast Cancer Network - as there are a few of us from the group going.   See you all in a couple of weeks 🙂   Rachael ... View more