I’m trying to decide whether to have radiotherapy for my breast cancer. I’ve got a fairly low risk of recurrence without it (10%), which reduces to 5% if I have it. Given therefore that there’s a 95% chance I won’t benefit from it, I’m trying to weigh...
I had a lumpectomy nearly 3 weeks ago now and developed a seroma after about 9 days. The breast care nurses have told me not to worry as this can happen but the fluid literally seems like it is pouring out of my wound and just doesn't seem to be getting...
Hi everyone, I have cancer on my left breast grade 2. I have just come back from an appointment with the surgeon and he explained that I have two options: 1- the easier option to remove the lump with one incision and have a bit of an indentation...
Hello All... I was diagnosed with grade 2 tripple positive ductal carcinoma er8 pr7 her2+ my cancer is 28mm at the beginning of July. My initial plan was docetaxel carboplatin herceptin and perjetta for 6 cycles then surgery (lumpectomy) then carry...
Hi brave warriors ! I’m currently halfway through my chemo treatment for stage 2 BC following DIEP surgery, I had 4 sessions of EC and last week had my first session of Docetaxel plus the bone strengthening infusion, luckily I didn’t get the expected...
Hi all, I've started a 2 weekly regime on EC. My first round was last week and the nausea, gas, diarrhea, lack of sleep completely wiped me out for 5 days. I was given metoclopramide and levomepromazine to help but they weren't great for the first 3...
Hi, does anyone take these tablets ? I have had one zolodronic acid infusion and had a bad leg for a week, so decided to take ibandronic acid tablets but now don't know
My consultant has recommended I start Zoledronate after Radiotherapy. He suggests infusion as the best method but I’m concerned about side effects. I don’t mean the longer term ones but what happens if there’s an immediate problem? I’m assuming it can...
Hello everyone, I was hoping somebody may be able to give some advice that has had same problem. I had my lumpectomy 10 days ago and have been really suffering from hypersensitive skin on the back of my arm and in my armpit. Like anything touching it...
Morning everyone. Not getting much sleep this night after Kadcyla #8 of #14 earlier today. I’m having terrible stomach cramps and diarrhoea, which started about 10am. I’ve got all the meds as this has happened before - I also only have half a colon from...
