Breast Cancer: 732 Real Stories
732 stories match breast cancer. 559 of them mention surgery.
Stage II Breast Cancer: Maiv’s Patient Story
Maiv noticed a slightly raised area and then dimpling in her left breast while losing weight. She contacted her general practitioner quickly and was referred for examination, mammography, ultrasound, and biopsy. About two weeks later, in approximately June…
Read this storyStage I Breast Cancer: Transito’s Survivor Story
Transito was diagnosed with Stage I breast cancer after seeking medical evaluation because her sister had cancer. She had not noticed symptoms beforehand. The diagnosis brought fear, sadness, nervousness, worry, isolation, and loneliness. Her doctors…
Read this storyStage III Breast Cancer: Pearline’s Patient Story
Pearline, from New Zealand, was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in 2023 after a routine mammogram found a suspicious area and a core needle biopsy confirmed cancer. Her surgeon told her that the estimated 5-year survival rate was 44%. A few months…
Read this storyHR-Positive Invasive Ductal Carcinoma: Annette’s Patient Story
Annette La Fontaine was diagnosed with ductal breast cancer in 2021 after finding a lump while showering. She had been through years of intense stress, including family illness, separation, and the pressures of COVID, and she describes reaching diagnosis…
Read this storyStage II HR-Positive Breast Cancer: Becki’s Patient Story
Becki, 43, sought a second opinion after feeling that her previous doctor had not given her enough information. Mammogram, ultrasound, and biopsy confirmed Stage II triple-positive breast cancer: ER-positive, PR-positive, and HER2-positive. The diagnosis was…
Read this storyStage I Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Emma’s Patient Story
Emma, a 46-year-old mother of 5 in Ireland, checked her breasts after a conversation with her partner about male breast cancer made her realize she had never done it. She found a lump and then noticed changes in breast shape, pain, nipple discharge…
Read this storyStage 0 Breast Cancer: Katherine’s Patient Story
While practicing yoga, Katherine noticed changes in her right breast and followed up with a self-examination. In 2023, she was diagnosed with stage 0 breast cancer. Wanting greater confidence in the diagnosis and treatment plan, she sought a second opinion…
Read this storyBreast Cancer: Mina’s Patient Story
During a health check, Mina was initially evaluated for possible myeloma, and her breast examination was postponed. After myeloma was ruled out, a later visit led to an immediate biopsy that confirmed breast cancer. Feeling that the first doctor had not…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Margaret’s Patient Story
Margaret sought medical care after noticing discharge from her nipple. She was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer. The diagnosis left her fearful and sad, although she also felt optimistic and hopeful about what came next. Based on her doctor’s…
Read this storyBreast Cancer: Riya’s Survivor Story
Riya felt well before diagnosis and had no general signs of illness. The first warning was the left nipple beginning to retract, followed by breast pain. An ultrasound, diagnostic mammogram, and biopsy led to a breast cancer diagnosis. After diagnosis, Riya…
Read this storyStage IV Breast Cancer: Adriana’s Patient Story
Adriana was 39 when a lump under her left armpit made her feel that something was wrong. On October 19, 2023, she learned that she had stage 4 breast cancer. Following her doctors' recommendation, Adriana underwent a mastectomy and then intensive chemotherapy…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Lan’s Patient Story
Lan sought medical care after finding a hard, painful breast lump and was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. Her doctor discussed a 90% five-year survival estimate. The diagnosis brought fear, grief, confusion, and a sense of vulnerability. Lan underwent…
Read this storyStage III Breast Cancer: Margaret’s Patient Story
Margaret, a mother of two from Ireland, noticed a large breast lump that appeared almost overnight, together with itching. She was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer. Although the news was difficult, she tried to remain optimistic and hopeful. Her…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Rose’s Patient Story
Rose sought medical attention after finding a lump on her chest and was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer. The diagnosis left her feeling nervous, worried, isolated and powerless. She researched her options and chose to follow the treatment plan developed…
Read this storyStage I Breast Cancer: Gayna’s Survivor Story
Gayna, 57, first noticed flattening on the underside of her left breast. That change led her to seek medical advice, and she was diagnosed with Stage I breast cancer. She felt relatively neutral when she first received the news, but the diagnosis still pushed…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Amanda’s Survivor Story
Amanda was 71 when a black spot noticed during a routine check led to further investigation. A mammogram confirmed stage 2 breast cancer. The diagnosis brought fear, helplessness and worry, but she trusted her medical team and followed the recommended…
Read this storyStage I Breast Cancer: Maria’s Patient Story
Maria was diagnosed with stage I breast cancer while her sister was also undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. The diagnosis brought fear, nervousness, worry, and a sense of being overwhelmed. She tried to remain optimistic through prayer, acceptance…
Read this storyBreast Cancer: Rosie’s Patient Story
Rosie noticed that her left breast looked different while she was in the shower and found a lump when she checked it. She saw her GP the next day, was referred to a breast clinic and had a biopsy 2 weeks later. Her diagnosis was confirmed the following week…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Alicia’s Patient Story
Alicia, 54, was working in human resources in the United Kingdom when she felt a tiny lump around her nipple and noticed changes in breast shape. She had the changes checked by a doctor and was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer. The news left her…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Grace’s Patient Story
Grace, 67, discovered her breast cancer through a routine mammogram in July 2023. She had been going for mammograms every 2 years, and this one revealed something unexpected. The diagnosis was Stage II breast cancer. Grace felt empty, confused, disillusioned…
Read this storyStage I Breast Cancer: Lauren’s Patient Story
Lauren's stage 1 breast cancer was found through a company health screening after a mammogram showed a breast mass. She had not noticed symptoms before the screening. After diagnosis, she changed her diet, began eating more healthfully, and exercised more…
Read this storyBreast Cancer: Grace’s Patient Story
Grace was diagnosed with breast cancer after routine mammography, ultrasound, and excision biopsies. Fatigue was the only symptom she identified. The diagnosis left her fearful, overwhelmed, helpless, and at times isolated, although she remained hopeful that…
Read this storyStage I Breast Cancer: Yoyo’s Survivor Story
Yoyo learned she had breast cancer after a routine health examination in 2023. She had no symptoms or warning signs before the check-up. Doctors diagnosed Stage I disease, and the unexpected news left her feeling sad, powerless, vulnerable, surprised, and…
Read this storyBreast Cancer: Helen’s Survivor Story
Helen was referred for assessment after a routine mammogram, despite having no symptoms. The unexpected breast-cancer diagnosis left her surprised, frightened, nervous, and worried. Her doctor recommended a lumpectomy to remove the tumour, and choosing that…
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