I am undertaking chemotherapy for breast cancer. In April I will be having surgery. I have to decide between a lumpectomy and radiotherapy or a mastectomy. Have any of you had to make this decision? And how did you come to the answer? Obviously like everyone...
Hi, so I'm due to have chemo soon like 1-2 weeks, but I opted for canula. I was told in my information chat that port or picc line is better oncologist did say port. Just found out it's a month wait for port to be fitted anyway, so I'm going to have...
Hi all, Well a month after being diagnosed and lots of tests, yesterday I was given a date for surgery so now panicking about it. It looks like it's just in my right boob and lymph nodes, so they are taking that boob and all my lymph nodes out on...
I am comforted, supported & inspired by you all every day.. I am in awe of how deep we dig to find the strength to get through this individually & as a group. I know we don’t always feel it, but by enduring & carrying on one step at a time, one breath...
Hi, have finished my chemo for breast cancer (FEC treatment) had MRI scan which now shows my breast lump is only 8mm - it was called an almost complete response to the chemo, on my first ultrasound scan of my lymph nodes under arm 5 were shown to be...
Hi all. I am due to have 6 rounds of chemo, one every 3 weeks. I am thinking of going away 2 weeks after my first round and getting back in time for my second round. Firstly am I allowed to travel and what is your experience?
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Hi everyone, I send good wishes to you all. I haven’t been on for a while. I wanted to say a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who gave me advice and support over the last year as I took on my cancer battle. It was always good to jump onto this forum and...
Did anyone feel very cold chemo after and how long did it last? . I had 1st cycle of EC 3 days ago.
I've had one chemotherapy treatment and due my second on Wednesday. My hair started falling out on Friday in handfuls. I used the cold cap for my first treatment but I'm now thinking I might not have it again. It's not great and I've had lots of headaches...
