I sailed through my 2 surgeries and round of radiotherapy for early breast cancer in 2021 but after experiencing breathlessness and asthma was ruled out had a CT of chest last week. The result was given quickly to me thankfully but I have no idea what...
I'm sitting here once again waiting for results. This time it's to find out if I have to have chemo or just radiotherapy. The results will be ready any time from Friday. They said 3-4 weeks, Friday is 3 weeks. I'm absolutely petrified I might need chemo...
I've was diagnosed with grade 2 BC 8/8 on both hormone receptors, was booked in for a mastectomy within 2 wks partly as I'm quite small busted, but called in last wk as results back showing I'm Her2 positive. This is scaring me. I've now been told I...
Hi I’m new here! I was diagnosed in Oct 21 and have been reading other peoples experiences and my treatment seams different and was wondering if anyone is having the same! I’m on 3 weekly EC AND weekly paclitaxel and carboplatin. It hasn’t been to bad...
I had 4 sessions of chemo and the last (5th) was changed to 'target' the cancer cells near my lymph nodes although they say my last MRI scan showed a significant reduction in the breast cancer itself. I was really hoping (as I'm sure we all do) that 6...
My mum is currently on oral chemotherapy which since starting she has got hyperpigmentation all over her face so her complexion is now obviously darker than it was which is making her feel self conscious and worried. She experienced the same during her...
I have just finished FECT for Breast Cancer, I am due to start Radiotherapy in two weeks - it has been tough and I have had lots of reactions, infections and hospital stays, but the end is in sight. So why have I fallen apart, I am crying constantly and...
Hi I am tearing my hair out here regarding constant UTI. I have been recommended somewhere on this forum D-Mannose which I plan to order now on Amazon. I am asking should I ditch the normal cranberry tablets I have been taking once i get the D-Mannose...
Hi has anyone on here had a break from there medication due to side effects ? I've struggled with letrozole and aromasin. I'm seeing oncologist end of month and getting anxious about going back on meds. I know I have no options as the meds will stop cancer...
Does anyone have a suggestion to counteract the itching after lumpectomy and SNB ? Its like having a 1000 money spiders party under your skin.
