Will be starting chemo on 24/6 and then having double mastectomy. Wondering what other people have felt about it being day surgery and how they managed when they got home. Thank you!
Hi All, Just an update, I went for my second ultrasound today and they did three biopsies as well. The Doctor thinks it could just be a slightly swollen lymph node, but erring on the side of caution. Now have to wait two weeks for results, which feels...
Since I’ve started chemotherapy I have noticed my thumb nails are turning dark at the bottom. They look bruised. I read chemotherapy can cause this. I’ve been looking at getting polybalm or meme nail care pen which is a lot cheaper. Does anyone have any...
Hi I am due to start Paclitaxel next week and was wondering if there is anything I should be doing to prepare for this? I have Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer which has spread to my liver, lungs and bones. For the last 2.5 years I have been on Palbocliclib...
Hi first time posting. I had my first round of chemo on Friday so far feeling not to bad. Just wondered what vitamins people take during chemotherapy to help us along? thanks x
Hi i had a lumpectomy on April 11th and had a total node clearance with 2 of the nodes being postiive. I started Tamoxifen 2 weeks ago . I have just got my date for radiotherapy and its 23rd July . This length of time to wait goes against the recommended...
Hi There My Mum is 80 years old and is just diagnosed with stage 2 oestrogen positive breast cancer. She had surgery and yesterday she had consolation with oncologist. They are giving her 15 rounds of radiation and Letrazol pill. Since I am myself...
Hello I'm currently in the NHS system and received my diagnosis on 31 May. I was then sent for an MRI following which I am now awaiting an appointment for a biopsy on a lymph node that was bigger than normal. Haven't received a date through for that...
Hi All, Three weeks ago, I was given the great news that I was clear from breast cancer and as you can imagine I was ecstatic, although still had to have radiotherapy which was scheduled this week. However, I’ve received a call from the Doctor at...
Just wanted to say that the latest version of this tool is available on line. I know not everyone with BC can use it but it’s brought the tool up to date, including the addition of smoking status and radio therapy. It shows a reduction in recurrence risk...
