I had a lumpectomy for stage 2 invasive ductal cancer in April Been to see oncologist today with regard to my options for Radiotherapy and Hormone treatment. Whilst I was happy to go ahead with the Radiotherapy I am still not convinced on Hormone treatment...
Hi. Should be so pleased. Had my 5th chemo almost 3 weeks ago, made me poorly, so no more chemo for me. Radiotherapy planning appointment tomorrow, Herceptin injections and Anastrazole tablets to continue! My wonderful, supportive husband Graham has...
I had my first round of weekly Taxol just over a week ago and about 48 hours later started to have some horrible aches and pains right in my lower back. It lingered for a few days and then disappeared but came back just before my second round today. It...
Had my first yearly check up with my breast surgeon today, only 4 months late as they cancelled my original appointment with no reason . Have been feeling really down, had a lumpectomy in march 2021 and radiotherapy, My breast is now 2 Cup sizes smaller...
Hi I’ve been putting off going on this treatment I’m scared of side affects but know I have to go on it any advice please
Good Morning Everyone, So I've just had my New Patient telephone call from a Chemo Nurse. My Chemo combi is Abraxane and Carboplatin. My nurse said that the Carboplatin can make you hair go thinner but she hadn't got info at hand about the Abraxane...
Just wondering if anyone can give me a bit of advice? I'm 36 and recently been diagnosed with HER2 positive breast cancer. The lump is measuring at 12mm. I'm booked in to have the lump removed next week and am wondering if all HER2 positive cases need...
Hi, I had my radiotherapy for breast cancer back in September. I reacted quickly with burns from the second day and was a beautiful bright pink all the way through. I had some weeping and breakdown of tissue but was treated accordingly and the skin recovered...
Hi i have just been diagnosed with Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer. I’ve just had an MRI to see if it’s spread and if not booked in on 15/7 for lumpectomy and gland removal. Is anyone able to let me know what to expect during and after the operation...
Hi i was diagnosed with Triple negative BC a year ago. After chemotherapy & lumpectomy I was on the final treatment- radiotherapy. The day before my treatment was to start I was phoned & told I had suspicious lymph nodes. After a biopsy I had my neck...
