Hi, I had a WLE and SNLB for breast cancer in October 2021 and just finished 12 weeks of Paclitaxel. I noticed my arm swelling about 5 weeks ago and have been told it most likely is Lymphedema. This has come as a shock seeing as though I only had 3...
Hi me again Im Sorry , I know I’m probably driving you all bonkers So yesterday evening BCN nurse called me back after I left her a message and said she’d promise to chase up my CT results and get me up to clinic for them as soon as she could The...
Hi all I have my CT scan next Tuesday so I’m thinking of going away for a week on the Thursday after scan. My question is how long after scan did most people get results. I’m suppose to be going to oncology for the results but know appointment has been...
Hello there lovelies. I have a question for anyone who has had a portacath fitted. I had mine done last Friday and since then have had a very stiff neck. Not exactly painful, more of an ache that goes into shoulders. It seems to worsen throughout the...
I had a right mastectomy and 4 lymph nodes removed on 12th january. I have a lot of burning under arm and down right side of trunk. After been seen by my breast care nurse she advised getting in touch with my GP and getting amytriptiline, . I have been...
Hello..I am now 4 days post finding out I have breast cancer. A total shock as like everyone else must feel I never imagined it would happen to me.I go back on Thursday to discuss treatment but I am non the wiser at the mo just how bad things are.This...
I don't know if I'm HER2 + or neg Do you always get Herceptin if positive. I'm not on that . I've had chemo EC followed now by docetaxel. Thanks xx
Getting results of CT scan tomorrow I have been imagining all sorts and my anxiety is at an all time high . I have been managing reasonably well during this waiting period , managing to do some normal day to day things and a couple of trips to the cinema...
I'm starting chemotherapy tomorrow what is the best clothing to wear and what kind of things do you take with you .
Tamoxifen has been used for nearly 50 years and has undoubtedly saved millions of lives . However it seems that as long as it works no one cares too about side effects. Go onto any breast cancer forum & you’ll see hundreds of desperate accounts of horrendous...
