I'm reaching out to anyone who has been offered Trazumabab injections without the chemo and was it an oncology decision or a personal choice.Thanks for any replies in advance
Hi I had my first treatments of pax chemo and herceptin on Friday. I reacted to the pac and treatment was stopped whilst drugs given to counteract the reaction. Started again more slowly and got about 3 quarters in before having another reaction. I...
Hello. I was diagnosed with secondary ER+ breast cancer in my bones in Nov 21. I’m 7 months in taking oral chemo and doing well with hormone, calcium and prostrap injections. I am active and most days I can’t believe this is actually happening to me...
I don't tend to post, but I've been feeling more and more miserable the last few days/weeks. My treatment is all finished, I have a annual mammo in June, and due a reconstruction meeting in September/October I believe. I've been recovering at my parents...
Can stress and having family problems and stress make cancer symptoms worse
I have to have a full body pet scan before my treatment can begin. I have many questions.. Like should i cut my hair shorter? Or has anyone tried the scalp cooling? Is it tolerable or torture? Has any one started chemo yet? How long before hair starts...
Hi everyone I am having surgery today, I am having masectomy with temporary reconstruction, a tissue expander, then having radiotherapy. Any advice would be appreciated. Many thanks xxx
Hi everyone I wondered if anyone diabetic has found their blood sugar has shot up since EC chemo and if so how do I manage to keep it down? I eat well low sugar and carbs but it still shoots up. I don’t know if it is chemo or multiple tablets they have...
Just an update on my last few posts! I was feeling rubbish after my last chemo (Docetaxil on 21st April). I had done very well on the first three EC infusions. But the fourth Docetaxil sent me to hell and back. I felt OK a day or two after, but then wound...
I am 10 weeks post chemo, my eyelashes have just started to grow back. I am excited how long did your eyelashes take to get back to full length.
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