Hi. I have been diagnosed with stage 1 grade 2 breast cancer in 1 breast. Apparently I need to have a mastectomy. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.
Hello and thank you for posting, and I'm sorry to hear of your recent news.
There is a lot of information out there for people with abreast cancer diagnosisand a treatment plan for amastectomy. Whether you need information on websites, chat forums, or the nurse helpline for support it is all available.
You will also have a specialist breast care nurse who is linked in with your hospital team and is there to provide guidance. They will know more about your treatment plan and can provide emotional support too.
Macmillan has different lines ofhelp and support from financial, emotional, as well as information on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
If you find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline, the number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040. The lines are open from 9 am till 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
