Day four following first Docetaxil on Thursday. I’ve been blessed this far with my first 3 EC’s, but the docetaxil was a bit of an eye opener. Although it’s not unbearable, it seems to be affecting my digestive system (constipation etc. although I’m still...
I've messaged on here about it, but I wanted to start a new thread. Speaking to a doctor on Tuesday, to ask questions about me having chemo with a blood clot, diagnosed this week. Spoke to breast care clinic, apparently they don't bother checking...
I was diagnosed with breast cancer three weeks ago. I am going for an MRI scan on Monday 2nd May. Then I meet my consultant on Wednesday 11th May.
Hi I’m in for a lumpectomy on 3 May. Last year I was diagnosed with mild bronchiectasis. It’s a lung deficiency. I’m not in need of inhalers so it is manageable. But the flare ups I think caused by stress and anxiety are causing a very tickly cough...
So unfortunately today I got the results that my cancer has spread from the breast into the lymph nodes. This means I will now need chemo as well as radiotherapy I've now got to wait full ct scan and then I have just found out my surgery will be 17th...
Has anyone switched to weekly infusions following first Docetaxil. I am finding it really difficult, almost a week in and still feel wretched. Aching everywhere, headaches, lightheaded etc. etc. spoke to breast nurse yesterday and she said we could discuss...
Hi - for those on chemo, does everyone have to take Filgrastim injections with every chemo round? Or is it only given if your white cell level gets too low? (So not a "standard" / routine drug for everyone on chemo)? Anyone have side effects from this...
I have my second dose of chemo next week. Today I woke up today with some hair on my pillow not loads but still a shock I’m feeling so nervous as I really don’t want to to loose my hair! How did others feel?
So I got a blood clot after 2nd chemo. First round ended up with urine infection, Got covid then got another urine infection. 2bd round I get a blood clot. Now on blood thinners. I just want to give up chemo , I've had two cycles & so far haven...
Hi, I read that I shouldn't be using bic type shavers but having never used an electric shaver I am at a loss of what to buy. I had surgery three weeks ago and still have slight swelling and numbness but really need to shave. Can anyone recommend the...
