Hi everyone! I am going to start TC chemotherapy for grade 2 ductal carcinoma, after I had my mastectomy. I must admit that this is the scariest part and I would like to know other's experience with that. What are the actual side effects, to what extend...
Hi, I was just wondering, has anyone else experienced extremely red, itchy, dry skin on their face and around their eyes/eyelids? This is just one of the lovely side effects that has developed after 4 rounds of Paclitaxel (previously 4 rounds...
Hi, I am 9 days post op lumpectomy and SLNB. Up to two days ago, felt fine. Pain was manageable and day 5 dressing change showed scars were healing nicely. Two days after dressing changed, I have developed what I believe is a seroma in armpit. Spoke to...
Hi everyone, I have started neoadjuvant chemotherapy for a large tumour and I’m looking for anyone who might have positive stories for me. It’s ER8 PR4 HER2+ grade 3 if that helps. The main bit of the tumour seems to be 5-6fm but the whole area is 9...
Has anyone had a Mastectomy and then had reconstruction done on the same day? Also they have put 2 options to me to have my breast reconstructed one a Silicone Implant or using my own body tissue. Has anyone had any experience with any of these? ...
Hey everyone. I only just joined and never worn false eyelashes before. Any advise on what and where to buy would be so helpful. I’m not looking for spiders legs on my eyes, but looking like mr potatoe head is not an option (if only I were a natural beauty...
Hello should have had my second round of EC yesterday but postponed as my neutrophil count too low. A friend who went through similar last year was told about Haliborange vitamin c effervescent tablets to help - has anyone else tried - I’ve seen mixed...
Since having chemotherapy a year ago I’ve lost the ability to be interested in anything. I gave away most of my clothes. I can’t watch series of television which I used to enjoy and find doing daily chores difficult. How do I recover from this and get...
Hello, I haven't posted on here for a long while. I have been on Letrozole for 3 years now, having started before my operation, as we were in Covid. I have had all the usual side effects which I have managed to cope with. My side effects always come in...
Useful to read historical info on Bisphosphonates. Just wondered how people having it currently are doing? I tried the oral ones which made reflux very painful. Having my first one at the end of Feb. Blood test first for some reason. Thank you
