I’ve just been told that my cancer has doubled in size since my last scan. The three cycles of Abraxane and Atezolizumab have obviously not worked. Plan B is to start on Capecitabine. Anyone else experienced similar?
were you givien meds prior to infusion? i have had dekay for treatment now wonder if i am missing some instructions or meds cause no bloods prior because how many tests can they do? i have had so much blood taken the last two weeks i coukd start a bank...
Hello, is there anyone in this group that has been refused surgery. I was diagnosed last August with secondary breast cancer, which has reached my lymph nodes, lungs, pelvis and under collar bone. Because of this I was refused surgery. Not much...
Hi. I had a lumpectomy on 27th September and my steri strip is still in place. 17 days have passed now. Should I leave it until it comes away or should I remove it?
Hi all I finally got good news today. There was no cancer in the nodes my surgeon took last month. I'll be having Radiotherapy and maybe chemo. The last month since my operation has been a rollercoaster as I was hospitalised with an infection and was...
Hello lovely people. I’m feeling so low today. I went to get results of a second biopsy of my right breast(which was an awful experience as they went in twice for 6 samples. Only 2 could be read apparently, one was benign and the other was normal. This...
Hi just wondered what experiences are of time frames following the finish of chemo to having surgery? many thanks
Looking for any advice on how to deal with chemo nail damage. My nails are going white at the ends where they are lifting from the nail bed. I’ve lost a boob and my hair, don’t want to lose them as well! My medical team haven’t offered any advice, TI...
has any one had a single masectomy but still managed to go home the same day, can see mixed results, nurse did say she didnt think i woud need a drain, and be discharged later on the same day, but can see other blogs show some have stayed in overnight...
I was diagnosed with breast cancer around 6 weeks ago and a mastectomy is booked for mid nov! I’m considering reconstruction as I’m still young, but I’m swaying towards the back muscle option but th booklets all say this method is best for moderate to...
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