Hi. I had my lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy 7 days ago and am experiencing a strange pain down the back of my arm. There is nothing visible but when I touch it it feels really sore like when you’ve been scalded. Has anyone else had this?
IDC grade 2, HER2 negative , HR 7. Positive x1 lymph node. Diagnosed last Tuesday. The plan I have been given is to start on tamoxifen immediately, lumpectomy 17th January, definitely radiotherapy and possibly chemo depending on pathology/confirmed...
This is driving me mad, had appt in 2ww breast clinic on 21 november, back for biopsy results 10 days after that, then back for an MRI another week after that, MRI results due tomorrow, if more tumours have been seen then it’s another wait for another...
Hi, did anyone take docetexal? Are side effects delayed? With EC I was bed ridden for 3 days but I had docetexal yesterday and I was fine… just wondering if side effects are delayed
Hi All Is anyone else on this drug and experienced weight loss? My appetite is down but concerned how easily weight coming off. Only been on it nearly 3 weeks. thanks
Hi everyone I had a 'Power Port' portacath fitted 2 days ago and start chemo next week for TNBC. The portacath has been a horrendous experience for me. I'm quite slight on top and am coping OK with the incisions but what I am really struggling with...
Hi Everyone, Just wondering if anyone has any experience of the drug Eribulin. My consultant has recommended this for me as other treatments have not worked. Would love to hear if anyone has any experience of this. Thanks x
Hi all I am 2 rounds into my treatment and feeling pretty awful at the moment honestly I have lost most of my hair so shaved what was left and I’m wearing bandana, sleep caps I do have a wig but I’m not really feeling like wearing that thing is I’m...
Hi. I am starting to struggle with the ongoing side effects of ambleclib. I'm just starting number 13 of 26. So far my side effects include weekly bowel problems which means I use tablets every day to stop myself running to the loo. I also have fatigue...
Hi everyone I was just wondering how often you see your oncologist? I am a nervous wreck at the moment and just checking. Current just over halfway through chemo hugs to everyone
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