Hi, I’ve just completed the first three months of Ribociclib, along with Fulvestrant and Denosumab injections. I have metastatic breast cancer which has spread to my bones. The CA15-3 markers in my blood are showing signs of coming down which they tell...
Not sure this is the right place to post this but… We’re looking for a lift and tilt chair for my husband and he’s thinking a massage chair might help with his aches and pains. I think he has to be really careful with this as he has mets to his hip, spine...
Have stage 4 terminal secondary bone cancer in various places and had now spread to left hip. I am on am, pregablin ,slow release morphine tablets omeprazole ,paracetamol, thyroxine ,and calcium tablets.in pm everything above except thyroxine,omeprazole...
Hi , I was diagnosed before Xmas to have breast cancer and that was hard enough to listen too and take in , then after a long wait for my ct and mri for the mdt team to decide weather I will have to do chemotherapy treatment or surgery first , I built...
Is it just me or perhaps it's January but am getting slightly miffed that everytime I try and find something to watch on tv , the adverts seemed to be either holidays or funeral plans. I have a spinal back brace to wear during the day and I think everything...
Stage 4 terminal secondary bone cancer and the weight is slowly dropping off. Before diagnosis was coming in at 124 kg weight , now down to just under 100kg. Any suggestions gratefully received regarding high calorie smoothies or something else to keep...
Am coming to the end of a 5 day dose of Radiotherapy.First three days spent throwing up after every treatment then I was prescribed ondansetron and then it all settled down. I have to wonder why nobody made sure this was prescribed well before treatment...
Hi is anyone on the above 3 meds? Wondering how you are coping? My oncologist offered this the other day, I have no change from CT and I’m wondering why, also what it’s like? he did say research shows that it will help, I’m ok and no change with breast...
Thank you for all your support and help. My mum passed away 3 weeks and 1 day ago. I’m devastated. It’s the longest time I’ve ever not spoken to her or seen her, she’s left a huge hole x
Hi just had test for rogue gene PIK3CA ,and i have been told i have it. I am going onto Alpelisib from tomorrow and also Fulvestrant injections. Is there anybody who is on the same treatment plan i would like to know how you are handling this treatment...
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