Hi all. So I started my 4th chemo session on Friday after having 3 cycles of FEC drugs I have now moved onto the docetaxel chemo drug. 1st 2 days were kinda ok with side effects, yesterday I started with mild flu like symptoms where my joints and muscles...
Hey. I had my mastectomy and node clearance 5 weeks ago now, and I am feeling sooo anxious about waiting for it to heal to see what the next treatment plan is. I am so scared that its spreading and getting worse whilst having no treatment for this amount...
Just had my first chemo 2 half weeks ago getting next one on Wednesday, next week. My hair started to come out in handfuls just yesterday but today I feel very unwell. My heads sore and my joints ar really sore. I’m on docetaxel. I have felt pretty good...
I am 42 with breast cancer and am going to have double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction, but by Monday I need to decide to let the surgeon know: If the implant should go under or over the muscle Implant shape, round or anatomical If I should keep...
Hi all. New to the group, i joined this afternoon although i dont know why i didnt realise about it before. Hindsight! I was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2021. I have ductal in one breast and lobular in the other. Was a bit of a shock, to...
Hi everyone . Well the only place I would feel comfortable asking such a personal question could be here ! On Tamoxifen which is ok so far but recurring bladder infections have been plaguing me for a while . I am on Hiprex prescribed by my gynocologist...
Hi, this is probably a ‘how long is a piece of string’ question as everyone is impacted differently without the various chemo medication but I’m hoping to get a UK break away as soon as my chemo is finished. I’m doing not too bad on weekly Paclitaxel...
Im six weeks post mastectomy and the pain and burning sensation under my arm is so uncomfortable, I am seeing physio on monday afternoon. Has any one got any tips as it is really getting me down, it is so sore I cant even manage to get a bra on.
Hi, just told I've got grade3 stage 1 invasive breast cancer. My lump is 4.5 cm. Waiting for letter for ct scan. Then 6 sessions chemo as I am negative for receptors. How can I be stage 1 with lump that big. So worried sick that it's not caught early...
Hi Hope you’re all doing as well as possible , always thinking of you all x I called my BCN earlier because I have my first onco appointment on 8th March but then got an MRI appointment through for the 9th ( there’s some lesions / spots there )...
