I was diagnosed with breast cancer around my 60th birthday and fortunately the tumor was removed and lymph nodes were clear. Cancer was HER2 negative, ER 8, PR 6, tumor size 24mm grade 3 invasive carcinoma. An Endo Predict test was performed on the tumor...
Hi I’ve just had no 2 of 4 EC and the metallic/ sour taste is driving me insane! I’m finding it really hard to deal with. Finding it really intrusive when I’m trying to rest or sleep! I know there’s not much that can help but I’m just wondering if this...
Hi, I have had a lumpectomy then lymph node removal, 6 rounds of chemo and jaut had my second radiotherapy today. My problem is my operation arm when on the radiotherapy position. The pain is immense I cried today as didn’t think I was going to be able...
Hi everyone, I've not posted for a while and hope everyone is doing well. I finished chemo late November and now have Herceptin injections every three weeks. I've had 12 so far and the side effects seem to be increasing. I've had painful joints throughout...
Hi , I had my 1st session of chemo 4 days ago, and I am still feeling awful, no sickness thank the lord, just generally ill, I hate being out of control, how long does it take to start feeling a little better, have to gave 5 more sessions, I can't see...
Awaiting Pet Scan to see if BC has spread… new diagnosis only a week ago with ER+ HER2+ tumour and one positive lymph node… terrified… can’t function and certain it’s spread
Hello, Thinking ahead as I’m expecting a chemo plan over the next few weeks and hair loss. Does anyone know if it is possible to have your eyebrows micro bladed on pre or during chemo? I’ve had surgery and currently on letrozole at the moment. I...
I was diagnosed a year ago with Her2+ stage 1, grade 2; WLE (delayed because I got shingles!) followed by 3 months of chemo (1 slight delay because of peripheral neuropathy) and 2 weeks of radiotherapy that ended just before Christmas. Currently on Herceptin...
Hi everyone I'm freaking out a bit as I have follow up appointment with the surgeon on Friday to discuss further treatment - the nurse said my ony score was low for chemo (6) and that I would prob have radiotherapy but I'm worried as it was in my 1st...
Hello! I am due to be starting on Letrozole in the next couple of weeks. Can anyone advise on side effects? Nervous about starting as I am getting married in June and don’t want to feel unwell! Thank you xx
