Hi , diagnosed in March, mastectomy April, lymph node dissection may, 8 lots of chemotherapy finished 5 weeks ago , currently in the midst of radiotherapy. When do side effects ease ?
I was diagnosed with DCIS last October I’ve completed 8 sessions of chemo, had a lumpectomy and 15 sessions of radiotherapy. I have herceptin injections every 3 weeks until next may. I’ve just been prescribed tamoxifen as my ER score is 2 + 2 which is...
I want to ensure i don’t miss my chemo and i have radiotherapy next Monday but feel rubbish after my covid jab. Anyone else had chemo so soon after jab?
Hello everyone i had a therapeutic mammoplasty for DCIS low and intermediate grade almost two weeks ago and had my results appointment set for 9th December. The breast unit nurse called me today to ask if I could come in for the appointment on the 1st...
Diagnosed last week with what appears to be a rare type of breast cancer. Metaplastic spindle cell. I have no idea about this type of cancer or what the outcomes might be. I know it's probably not great and I need time to get my head round it, but I'm...
Any advice out there on sores in my mouth possibly from chemo, antibiotics or filagrastin injections? There is a really sore ulcer on my tongue and gums on the roof of my mouth are sore near my teeth. What could I gargle with as I need a rest from...
Hi everyone, I had a mastectomy with implant reconstruction 2 weeks ago, and I have to wear a surgical bra for at least 6 weeks day and night. The problem is I got contact dermatitis from the pressure dressings and my skin is still red and inflamed along...
Hi I've had 15 sessions of radiotherapy which finished 18th Nov but I've noticed my skin under my armpit as gone really dark as anyone had same side affects x
I don’t know if anyone has experienced anything similar, I’m on docetaxel, herceptin and perjeta. My two big toenails and nails and two toes next to them have gone black at the the base and to the point where they detach and are nearly fully detached...
Hi everyone! I hope you’re keeping as well as possible and strong. I am currently doing chemo (next Friday have cycle 4 of 6). Recently got the text from the NHS to have a covid booster jab, which got me thinking I should probably have a flu jab too....
