Hi all, I have TNBC and have had 8 weeks of chemo (paclataxil, carboplatin) and pembro and yesterday developed a rash on my face around my nose and mouth. It has got worse today. My partner is just getting over norovirus so I’ve been manically disinfecting...
I have my long awaited oncology appointment next week to discuss my treatment plan. I am having chemotherapy first for breast cancer. (estrogen positive progesterone positive her2 negative). Are there any questions anyone can recommend would be good...
Hi - I had 5 sessions of radiotherapy to my left breast a month ago. I am still swollen and blotchy but the skin is not broken. I use Aveeno constantly. How long do these side effects last? My review said side effects should improve about 2 weeks post...
I have been on Letrozole for over a year and now I am due to go on abemaciclib and can't decide whether to or not, is anyone else on this drug, I don't like the fact that I will be immuno suppressed.
I was diagnosed near the end of July with breast cancer. I've since had surgery to remove the tumour and a sentinel node biopsy. When I was getting those results, they mentioned something that they said could indicate something more invasive, but I didnt...
Hello, I have my results appointment tomorrow. Waiting has been hard but I will be glad to understand the Tumor better. I have hormone positive IDC 2cm Grade 2. I am post menopause and am expecting positive results/good news. No pressure on the surgeon...
Hi all. Im looking for some feedback and hope. Just been back for the results of my re excision of margin and full aux node clearance. I have dcis which is multifocal. He said it’s in the milk duct. This 2nd op showed the margin was only 0.52 mm clear...
I’m 3 weeks post single mastectomy, I was due to get my results today, the hospital rang me yesterday and said the red have been delayed a week. people saying no news is good news, looking at cancer research sites etc all say normal time frame 1-2 weeks...
Hello I have just been diagnosed and am due to have a lumpectomy followed by radiotherapy and then a hormone blocker. Hopefully it hasn't spread to lymph nodes bit time will tell. Waiting game again. Just wondering if you can drive yourself to radiotherapy...
Hi i was suppose to have my third cycle of EC chemo today, however after scan showed that I have picc line associated blood clot and chest infection, it is postponed by a week. I was as well dehydrated. Spending today on a drip and came home with medications...
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