Hi I was diagnosed with breast cancer 5 years ago. I had a mastectomy, and chemo and radiotherapy to reduce the risk of the cancer returning. I had a mammogram in august and all was good, however I started having a pain in my back and after scans and...
Hi I had a lumpectomy and level 2 auxiliary node removal and cavity shave in June. I'm half way through 6 cycles of chemo with docetaxel and cyclophosphamide. I just re read my letter from the oncology consultant. I was told my scan showed no spread to...
Has anyone here been given pembrolizumab for triple negative breast cancer, or other cancers? My oncologist said there have been serious negative side effects reported in young women (I’m 31) and was wondering if anyone has had experience of it, either...
Hi, can you please advise how long after surgery it is before you have your 1st Chemotherapy infusion?
Hi, I'm starting chemo on Dec 19th. The oncologist mentioned a cold cap, but hubby and I got the impression that I will lose my hair anyway. What are your experiences? It would be good to know what to ask when I go. I'm having AC-T.
I thought I'd got off lightly with no side effects until the pain started on Sunday night after doing the injection. I felt like I'd been punched in the legs, thighs, arms and tummy. My scalp hurt too and the site where id had a lumpectomy and auxilliary...
Hello everyone. I'm new here. I've just been diagnosed with invasive lobular breast cancer in my right breast after a biopsy taken when attending the clinic with an area of thickness near my nipple. It's ER8 PR8 HERÈ negative. Nothing showed on my mammogram...
Hi I have TNBC finally after second op I have now got clear margins. I am now waiting to have my first oncology appointment which is on 13th December. I haven't got a clue what I should be asking so any tips. I am over 60. Many thanks
Hi I need to decide on reconstruction. How long has it taken to recover from the abdomen surgery for reconstruction. I'm just not sure I can handle the recovery. Thanks in advance x
Hello good people. I’m 11 days post op (WLE/LICAP/SLNB). Wounds healing really well, sadly I have developed seroma and my boob is very swollen. I have been walking daily over the last few days but couldn’t today as the weather is quite bad where I am...
