Hi All Been taking abemaciclib for two weeks with severe sickness and diarrhoea. Was sent to hospital with acute renal failure. Was told to stop taking immediately. Seeing consultant tomorrow am dreading going back on but guessing I’ll get lower dosage...
Hi, Last week I had my 4th and final EC infusion. On the 3rd infusion and now the 4th I have experienced Sinus issues (bubbling in the nose) and really bad headaches from around day 7. (I’m now day 9) I am cold capping mainly to help with regrowth...
Had the news I was dreading but half expected Wednesday that I needed chemo after my breast cancer surgery. Saw oncology and given treatment details including cold cap if I wanted it. Came away from that appointment feeling very undecided, my mind is...
I had my surgery in May 2024 and I have developed a seroma. I read that the body should reabsorb them normally after a month mine has caused an infection it hurts to wear underwear and sleep on my side it has been aspirated but keeps filling up has anyone...
Anyone know how the replacement of implants is done following bilateral reconstruction 12 years ago? It looks like both implants have ruptured and need replacing so wondered if anyone has gone through this? How was it done and how long did it take...
Hi all, has anyone got any experience of radiotherapy with recently healed scar? About 4 1/2 weeks post op I overstretched and felt a pop - caused me loads of issues - pain, numbness, tingling etc but BCN dismissive (I don’t have a key worker as she is...
Hi I was put on anastrozole and after side effects of itching and breathlessness was taken off after a few days, I've now been put on letrozole starting that today wondering is this quite common?
After surgery, chemo, radiotherapy Phesgo is the final line of attack - after 8 injections it has caused a lower output from heart plus inflammation and oedema in the heart - Phesgo is now paused and being referred to London specialist hospital - any...
Hi x I have finished 4 cycles of EC and on Monday had my first cycle of paxitel chemo. I am 45 and still having periods but these stopped during EC but today I have noticed that I think I might be starting my period. Is it normal to suddenly have a period...
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