I haven't been able to reply to many of you.. I have had a bloody nightmare trying to join the breast cancer community every time I try to add to the community site I'm referred back to the sign on screen am in tears that I cant contribute l am due for...
Hi…I am six to seven weeks post my weekly paclitaxel chemo.. two and a half weeks post my lumpectomy and axillary removal… all is fine but still when I blow my nose while I am cold or for any reason, I still find a blood on my tissue.. is this anything...
I am 5 days in without my letrozole. Advised to take 3 weeks break due to joint and muscle pain to see if pain gets less. problem is, why am I getting more hot flashes since stopping it? I’m getting about 5 or 6 a day. When I was on it ( 8 months) I was...
Hi. I have nearly finished the 18 rounds of injections- only 3 more to go but the tingling in my hands and souls of my feet are getting far worse. Its really worrying me as I was taken off the Docetaxel chemo as my fingertips were so sore and painful...
Hi I've been on letrozole since 2019 and have been feeling cold all the time ! I used to be at the other end of the scale,always too hot? Now I'm wrapped up even when it's 20° inside never mind outside . Anyone else having this problem?
Hi all I hope you're all well and able to enjoy the beautiful sunshine. I'm due to see my surgeon on Wed regarding surgery date etc but have tested positive for Covid on Thursday. Does anyone know if this will delay my surgery. It will be 4 weeks since...
Hi was diagnosed in December 2021 and now awaiting a start date for chemo, as I'm self employed I wondered if anyone can help as to whether I can get financial help at all , I'm a cleaner and in between my 2 ops I have been working but I am worried I...
Evening. Finally got to look at my pathology for both biopsy and lumpectomy PT1CPNO ER8 PR8 HER2 0 KI67 50% (VERY HIGH) Clear margins , lymph nodes clear but show reactive changes (possible infection somewhere) Original plan was lumpectomy...
Hi i'm 48yrs just had first chemotherapy session 8th march. So this is day 6. Any one else on their first cycle.
Hello, I am new to this forum, I am 9 days on from my 2nd mastectomy which I had done for symmetry. I recovered so well from my first, 3 years ago that I am totally shocked at the way I am feeling now. I don't have a lot of pain, just the odd stab, more...
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