Hi feeling a bit down. I've had 2 cycles of EC, lost all my hair etc but wasn't feeling too unwell. However my latest MRI has shown no change to the tumour size. I really felt it had reduced so quite a surprise. My white blood cell count is low too also...
Hi everyone, Who has experience with Faslodex long term? Would be good to hear from someone in the same boat. After a recurrence with removal of a tumor in a lymph node on my chest wall and a second round of radiotherapy my oncologist recommended...
Hi everyone Had my 1st radiotherapy today. Wasn't sure how I would feel/react afterwards and wondered how it affected others. Since coming home my head has felt woozy and all I want to do is lie down and snooze. Could just be delayed reaction to the...
Hi was supposed to see Oncologist yesterday for results of lymph node biopsies after lumpectomy and lymph node biopsies nearly 4weeks ago . Got another appointment now on 10th November ! Csn anyone tell me roughly how long radiotherapy will be after my...
Hi everyone After having a lumpectomy last year and now having monthly zoladex injections which have caused chemical menopause at the ripe age of 36 for 10 months . Is anyone else suffering with the side effects... Weight gain, depression, hair loss...
I keep catching stuff from my kids during chemo, I am trying to wear masks at home but it’s so hard. I don’t want to end up in hospital again. I am taking immune booster injections. Did you guys manage to wear masks at home ?
it’s been 5 months since lumpectomy and I have hard skin (fibrosis), lumps from scar tissue, and I’m wondering if anyone was advised to self massage the areas to promote healing. I did radio after surgery and am currently doing chemo.
Hi, Should I go to the doctor over a minor cold ? After my first chemo, I caught something from my kids and I ended up in hospital with zero immunity. So I now take the immunity boosting injections. Unfortunately I have caught something again, I have...
Hi I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer - prognosis I was told was good - lumpectomy, sentinel node biopsy, radiotherapy and hormone blocking therapy plan. I am good with all of that and feel lucky that the lump has been found and a treatment...
2.59am and I am sat up googling (I know, I know!) my upcoming chemotherapy treatment. I had my oncology appointment today and was told I would be receiving 8 cycles of EC-T, I know that many of you amazing ladies (and gents) have been through similar...
