on 16, May 2012
patricia51 commented i am confused...
Hello, i went to see my oncologist today to find out when i start my radiotherapy and on talking she said i had dcis and invasive cancer as well ...
Breast cancer
This section describes the causes and symptoms of breast cancer in women and explains how it is diagnosed and treated.
Quick facts
- Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the UK.
- A breast lump is often the first symptom of breast cancer.
- Breast cancer can affect men. We have a separate guide for men with breast cancer
. - Treatment for breast cancer may include a combination of surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, drugs to block hormones or their effects on cancer cells (hormonal therapies), and a drug called Herceptin® (trastuzumab).
- The type of treatment you have will depend on many factors, including the size of the tumour and whether you have had your menopause.
This information is about primary breast cancer (stages 1-3). We also have information on breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body or come back after treatment (secondary breast cancer).
We have more information on this topic on our desktop site.
Activities in the Online community
Macmillan's Online community is a digital gathering place for people affected by cancer to share information and support as well as to connect and share their thoughts and experiences. Below you can get a flavour of what's going on in the community's Breast cancer group.
We strongly recommend that you visit the Online community whilst at a computer, though we aim to provide mobile access to the Community in the future.
on 16, May 2012
Annie40 commented anyone take anti-depressants?
Hi
Although don't feel depressed...yet! Can't exactly say I'm a happy bunny. It's more anxiety I'm suffering form and for a while. I've just ...
on 15, May 2012
Wildbreast commented RE: thinking of resigning
Hi lovelies,
I was dx 6 years ago. On remission since then but remission is a bumpy road. This 6 years have been filled with uncertainties; ...
on 16, May 2012
Annie40 commented early diagnosis
Me again with my worrying!!
As we've been telling people, lots of them have been saying 'well at least it was caught it early so you'll be ok ...
Visit the Online Community's Breast cancer group . We strongly recommend that you visit the community whilst at a computer, though we aim to provide mobile access to the Community in the future.