Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi Nscooby, Hope you are having a better day today. I have just had my results after my lumpectomy surgery - I need to go back in next week for a clearer margin. I was pleased it hadn't spread to the lymph nodes but so annoyed that I'd have to go through surgery again. Everything seems like a waiting game doesn't it? Keep your chin up and cry when you need to - you have cancer - it's allowed! I have also known for around for 5 weeks but as everything is done in stages you can't seem to get your head around anything - there is no focus and you are constantly thinking about the what is going to happen. I hope all turns out well for you. Find yourself a project to focus on to help take your mind off it all if you can - it will help to keep your head clear. Xxx ... View more

Hi there, Get it checked out - I suffered with breast pain, pain in my armpit, upper arm as far down as my elbow, muscular pain at the base of my shoulder blade as well as shoulder pain. I had the pain for months before I discovered a lump - I hadn't even considered BC. I have just been diagnosed with grade 3 ductal BC - a fast growing little monkey! Get yourself checked out sooner rather than later, don't ever feel as if you are wasting anyone's time - I did and I delayed seeing my GP for weeks. Good luck , hope it all ends well. Xxxx ... View more

Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with grade 3 breast cancer. One of my symptoms was severe breast pain as well as finding a lump and also breast bone pain. I had a bone scan which revealed nothing - as soon as I'd had my surgery - lumpectomy my chest bone pain disappeared. You may be absolutely fine and it will all have been nothing to worry about but I would recommend you prepare yourself for the unexpected - if it is unfortunate news if you are mentally prepared it will help you deal with the situation. The mammogram is quite uncomfortable but it's not too bad. In the event that it is bad news you may find yourself returning here for invaluable support and advice - don't ever think that your questions are silly questions - if it's a question then it needs an answer! Again, if it is bad news - a positive approach is half the battle won. Best of luck, I hope you don't have to return here at a later date. Xxxx ... View more