So I've had 4 rounds of EC chemo and one of 4 rounds of Docetaxil. I've noticed my leg hairs growing now!! I'm so happy about this (saddo) but just wondered if the Docetaxil will make me lose any regrowth? Xx
Did anyone have tingling sensations, like pins and needles in their fingertips? I finished my radiotherapy in November, and these started just a few days ago. Is this a result or cause due to my radiotherapy? Should I be concerned?
Hi all, I have just been told that I have a grade 3 tumour in my right breast, after getting the all clear from a grade 3 tumour in my left breast 5 years ago. I got the news 2 days after my 41st birthday, having conned myself into believing that...
Hi, I’m almost 2 weeks post up. I got a partial mastectomy in one, and breast reduction in the other. but no one told me about the skin shedding!!! It’s getting all over my surgical bra. I think the dry skin is what’s causing the discomfort. It...
Hi. I've had left mastectomy and I'm on my 5th of 8th chemo, to then be followed by 15 rounds of radio and 7 years of Letrazole. I believe the ductal component of my cancer is quite rare and perhaps more prone to recurrence hence the aggressive treatment...
Hi All I have just finished my last course of AC for TNBC stage 1 It was a tough road, but i got through it well. I did have a few issues on the way which were difficult but manageable. I am getting a CT TAP next week (I have a mechanical valve in my...
After having four rounds of EC I was told by pretty much everyone that paclitaxel is much better tolerated so I was looking forward to an easier time. I have no nausea which is a blessing, but the exhaustion and fatigue is intense. I have eight weeks...
Hi, I am 2.5 weeks post lumpectomy op and have had my results. They show the lymph nodes are free but the tissue taken around my lump shows precancerous cells, are these DCSI cells? I’ve been given the option of another lumpectomy or mastectomy. My...
Good morning, I've just started exemestane, taking my first tablet yesterday. About an hour after taking it my face felt cold and tingly, thr roof of my mouth felt tight and I had a horrible taste in my mouth. This morning I still have all those, bit...
Hi advice please...I had a single mastectomy almost 4 weeks ago & since then have had a seroma drained 3 times now. I've been told by my breast nurse that I'll need a course of antibiotics due to the risk of infection & believe the plan is to have some...
