Your a strong women, you've got this . It's very fortunate you're having chemo first, so they didn't miss the other lump. I personally think they should do mri scans on everyone before doing any treatment, so they get a full picture. I haven't had a full mri scan. Many consultants don't like to do that though, and think it's unnecessary, which makes me so angry. I think it's a brilliant idea you'll look into it, mammograms need the age to be lowered to be allowed them, it can save young peoples lives too. I know personally for me, my second cancer didn't show up at all on a mammogram, I have very dense breast tissue, luckily it was my breast surgeon from my first cancer who felt and found my second cancer because I kept telling her I don't feel well, (although she thought it was an enlarged lymph node) she did send me for an ultrasound and biopsy. More definitely needs to be done. Sending you big hugs xxx

I understand the mammogram age limit because of the density of breast tissue but surely having regular ultrasounds or MRI scans would be beneficial. I get it will all cost the NHS money but surely the cost of early screening wouldn't be as much as the costs of treatment if things aren't found early enough. 

I'm going to research this and see if there is something we can do to push it. Surely early screening is somehow possible.

Stay strong ladies, keep in touch. We've got this!

Amy x

Hi Amy, 

How is it going? Do you want to add me as a friend so that we can continue lifting each other's spirit up. I've done all scan and blood test. Starting chemo in few days. Don't ask me how I am, I am sure you can imagine.

Ade. X

How are you?

Nice to hear from you Ade

I'm very much up and down at the moment, as I'm sure we all are. 

It's was 1 month today that I had my biopsy and was told they were concerned it was cancer. 1 month that my life has been turned upside down.....seems so much longer, I don't even remember what "normal" feels like. 

I should be starting chemo in next couple of weeks. Just need to get on with it now. I've added you as a friend so we can keep in touch through it all. 

Can I just ask have you been diagnosed with triple positive aswell?

Amy x

how you doing lucy

Hiya, I'm ok. Started chemo last week. It was a rough week but I'm feeling much better now. Not looking forward to having it again next week. 
 

How are you? 

if you you send a friend request i could contact you privately i was diagnosed on the 22/12

i lucy

ive sent you a private message yeah fourth chemo on wednesday how many have you done 

 lost my txt.  U got this. I hav had 30 chemo and its doable   just rest wen can. I stil party. Went bald breifly brief but on 2nd chemo. Had 3 mnths with hair. 3 chemo ok. Due to start chemo tabs nxt wk and keep my hair. Dont b wonda woman. Net flix alot. Get help with kids and house. Hav girly time etc and hub  time. U got this. Txt me anytime. U wil prob go on same chemo i had. Can try help  u thro.  Steroids are great to take wen need. X x x

Hi Amy,

I am so sorry to hear that you have to have chemo first and hope that it all turns out to be better than you're expecting. Try to drink plenty whilst you are having this treatment and keep in touch. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx.