Hi I finished chemo for triple negative breast cancer just a few weeks ago on 5th May, I started radiotherapy last week for 10 sessions so I’m finishing that next week. I used the cop cap which thankfully saved most of my hair albeit I know it’s thinner...
Hello everyone, I had my surgery on the 5th on May - lumpectomy with node removal - 2 taken. I have my follow up meeting on the 8th June, what happens in the meeting should I ask any questions etc? Thank you in advance.
Hi I received pathology report slight changes to what I was initially told. Even the consultant didn’t mention this at meeting. two seperate cancers one 5mm grade 1 Tubular cancer which was the first I’d heard of this. It was in 5mm of dcis so overall...
Hi, I'm totally stressed out. I had a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy 4 and half weeks ago and I'm still waiting for results. I've had 2 appointments at hospital since this only to be told I'm sorry we've no histology back. I'm a very positive person...
Quick back story, Was diagnosed in sept 21 (after being misdiagnosed since April 21) mastectomy and SNB (1/3 positive) Nov 21 26mm invasive with a total of 92mm (non ivasive and invasive) was due to start chemo in the Jan 22 but my youngest DD got covid...
I completed my last chemo infusion 2weeks ago , I had 3 x EC and 3 x Docetaxol . I have suffered with blurry vision and constant watery eyes which got worse during Docetaxol . I was prescribed drops for dry eye but didn’t really help at all , I constantly...
Hi. I'm going to be starting radiotherapy soon. Has anyone had it. Where you really tired? I'm still off sick from work but aim to get back to work as soon as the radiotherapy is finished .Just hope I'm not too tired I have a demanding job . Xx
Hello I had my last chemo in jan .followed by lumpectomy and then radiotherapy.....my hair all over is growing back great .....never been blessed in great eyelashes .but they were growing okay...this week they have all fallen out again anyone know why...
I've had 7 biopsies, is this the norm.waiting for MRI results now,
Just finished my final round of Docetaxel (2weeks ago) and have found that my muscles have progressively become really stiff, mainly my arms; legs and across my lower back. Everything is swollen to the point I feel like Violet Beauregarde! The oncologist...
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