Hello everyone I have recently had a dexa scan has anyone else has this? trying not to get stressed out! Thank you
Hi everyone. I thought I’d finished my active treatment for ER8 PR8 Her- BC but was told a few days ago that “abnormal and suspicious” cells were found in the peritoneal washing done during the removal of my ovaries & tubes two weeks ago. Not enough for...
Hi all, this is a follow up from a previous post. I hope you read this Kitty1 as I promised to let you know how I got on after being prescribed Latoprozole for my heartburn. Unfortunately it gave me stomach pains and diarrhoea every day so after 5 days...
It's a bit of clunky title! I am now officially clear of cancer thanks to my mastectomy but apparently a sample of my tissue removed in the operation has gone off to the USA for a recurrence analysis. If it is 25 or below, nothing will happen, 26 or higher...
7 weeks and 2 days ago I was diagnosed with stage 1 invasive breast cancer. I had a lumpectomy and sentinel node sample removal. Yesterday I saw the consultant and was given the all clear even though it had started to spread, but they got it all. ...
Hi I found out today I have to have 6 rounds of chemo. First 3 of EC and then 3 of docetaxel. Looking for all tips and tricks. Did anyone manage not to lose there hair. How did you cope with side effects. Did you manage to keep working. Recommendations...
I’m scared. I can’t settle. I want my life back! I just want this cancer out of me! I should have been finishing work tomorrow. Loads of nice Christmas things planned, a lovely break booked for a few days after Christmas that has been cancelled. Lumpectomy...
Hi, Can anyone tell me why paclitaxel 12 times weekly is generally the preferred way to go rather than 4 3 weekly doses of docetaxel? I hear it’s easier to tolerate, why is that? I’m about to have round 2 of 4 of EC next week and have been told I can...
Just wondering if anyone has ongoing breast and arm pain after completion of treatment. I had Mammoplasty/lumpectomy surgery in February this year with 2 lymph’s removed, Chemo May until September, radiotherapy October, on Herceptin until May 24 and started...
good morning everyone and I hope you are ok I recently started Docetaxil (already had EC). Started with stabbing pains last night anyone else get this?
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