My surgeon wants me to have a bone scan to check whether my breast cancer has spread. However apparently there is a shortage of the radioactive isotopes that are used during this scan. Has anyone else had this problem, how long did you/have you waited...
I’m starting EC tomorrow. I’m having 4 sessions every 3 weeks. I am very nervous as I’ve heard some horror stories from random people. Can someone please put my mind at rest and let me know some positive news like how long will I be at the hospital etc...
I have been told I need 15 sessions of radiotherapy. They will be every day except for weekends. Can anyone tell me from experience, how tired I will feel, any tips to get through it, best ways to avoid/treat side effects? I know the medical staff go...
Hi there, I'm a bit puzzled as to why I'm loosing my eyebrows and eyelashes again :( And I wonder if anyone has experienced something similar. I finished chemo 6 months ago and I lost most of my hair, but it started growing back very quickly. After...
Hi just wondering if anyone suffering from the above at night? I know the sweats are well documented but I’m also having this horrible sensation like ants creeping over my body usually just before a hot sweat and always at night. Doesn’t make for the...
Hi, I’ve not posted for a while. I wanted to ask how others have dealt with hormonal blocking treatments. I have completed chemo & radiotherapy. I started taking Anastrozole in May which I was told was the optimum drug to treat my type of breast cancer...
Hi I am having my first Zolatronic acid infusion today and terrified. Any advice please
I was given a diagnosis of invasive ductal carcinoma grade 3 a few days ago. I have more biopsies on Fri on small calcifications near my arm pit. The original (and hopefully only...) tumour is under the nipple. Proposed surgery is either big lumpectomy...
Hello I have had quite bad breathlessness and generally felt unwell sufficient to see a GP who suspected a PE. Spoke to chemo unit who felt the same and advised A&E. Tests for PE and Neutropenic sepsis thankfully all negative. A&E Dr thought it a side...
Hi all, I’m having a double mastectomy in January. Currently having chemotherapy, nearly finished with 2 left to go (if I manage to). I saw the surgeon today and discussed options . I know ultimately it’s my decision,but it would be really helpful to...
