Received the news that I have a primary recurrence, just 3 years since I had a lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Been taking Tamoxifen but have a recurrence of the same type. This time I have been told it’s a mastectomy, no messing around. my...
I’m nearly 18 months post all treatment and I feel broken! Everything hurts and I’m alway feeling poorly. Is this normal??? Anyone else feeling this?
Hi. first time posting just had my 3rd round of Chemo and having had nothing i am now vomiting and can't keep my food down. However the anti sickness tablets given also make me vomit. any suggestions on how to stop this or keep food down. As my appetite...
Hello, just wanted to be part of this community to share my experience with you all, and to hear your stories.
I’ve just had my first chemo of EC , 2more to go then change to Docetaxel. Reading some threads on hear regarding permanent hair loss with Docetaxel, I’m quite concerned regarding this . I’ve not heard of permanent hair loss with paxitaxol, just wondering...
Hi i was diagnosed last January with Her2 breast cancer which I have now completed six lots of chemotherapy, lumpectomy and radiotherapy but still having Phesgo injections until May os there anyone at this point or beyond who is finding themselves...
Hi, I've just been diagnosed with breast cancer, it's only been a week so still having further tests. My husband and children seem to be having a strange reaction to the news, almost acting like it's nothing serious. Perhaps it's just their...
i had my mastectomy done and during operasion I developed heart attack. I had 5 Phesco s and now they are going to stop targeted therapy. I have no hope left. My chemo was reduced as I had sepsis and now without targeted therapy there’s not much chance...
Hello everyone, i was diagnosed with 3 grade 2 stage triple positive breast cancer in end of February, it was huge shock like for everyone i suppose:( no family history, i didn’t “hit” any high risk factors and was fit and “healthy” so i was kind of...
Hi my lumpectomy and axillary nodes clearance is due in four weeks.. I still did not had any call for my pic line removal.. I will call my oncologist again Monday to ask..I already called his secretary to make an appointment but no reply yet…. please...
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