After having a mastectomy with lymph node removal, (2 out of 6 with cancer cells). I've been told today I will need 6 months of Chemo then radio therapy after that. Can anyone tell me what to expect with the Chemo please? E.g. how often will I have...
**Update in comments** I'm 32 and had mastectomy and immediate DIEP reconstruction in June 24 with pathology confirming 4 small tumours (Ductal Carnicoma, biggest 9mm, ER+, PR+, HER2-) and DCIS of 90mm. They also found one positive lymph node of 6...
Hi had op 5 days ago so they say 3 wks for results and if results are all clear does anyone know if radiotheraphy is started straight after or if you have to leave a gap after the op just so hard to plan work or hols etc or can you even fly after treatment...
Hi, I hope everybody is feeling 'ok'. I am stage 4 breast cancer (but have been for 2 years so I am not complaining!). I am currently on Trodelvy and, as it is quite a new treatment, the data and statistics are quite limited. I am lucky in that...
Hello l see a few folk concerned about skin care and this has been my experience. My lovely niece gifted me a basket of moogoo products and it’s been lovely. One year on and the annual mamogram radiologist was amazed at the healing 5 inch scar and took...
Hi I have had one bone density infusion I was told to make sure teeth were Upto scarch before which they were three months later got pain on a tooth went to dentist said best thing would be to take out I'm on antibiotics. I was told that the infusions...
On letrozole for over a year and suddenly have extreme hand joint pain especially trigger thumb.does anyone else have this
Good morning, Recently diagnosed with 18mm breast lump & lymph node involvement. I'm only 35 & have 3 children. Oncologist has said I'll definitely need surgery but before that as a preventative to have 4 rounds of chemotherapy and then possibly more...
As part of my chemotherapy treatment I have been having Zoledronic acid infusions every 6 months. I have now had 5 infusions and one remaining at the end of December. One of the side effects for me is pain in my bone, joint and muscles. I have spoken...
My tummy isn't just upset - it's furious! Did/does anyone else have continued diarrhoea over two weeks after their (first) chemo session? Mine started after I started the Accofil jabs at home and hasn't really stopped. I don't feel unwell, it's just...
