Currently undergoing chemo for er/pr negative, HER2+ breast cancer, c6cm, Grade 3, lymph nodes negative on scan. 6 of total 8 chemo cycles completed. Diagnosed in Jan this year at 45 years old. Family history of breast cancer and have had LCIS when...
Hello all I am about to start my 1st 7 day course of Filgrastim injections and wondered if there was any advise about taking the drugs and side effects people have experienced? I have no issue with injecting myself, but any tints to prevent brusing...
So 13 days ago I had two sites biopsied - a mass in my breast and an enlarged lymph node next too the mass. Last week I asked the breast nurse several questions. One being if my results are negative will I receive these on the phone and if they are...
Hi everyone, totally beside myself. Have had a terrible experience of care so far , having had to wait 4 months from diagnosis to treatment in 2021. The cancer was found to be very aggressive post surgery and 2 wide lateral excisions were required....
Hi, I am feeling really anxious after speaking to my surgeon that after my double mastectomy and reconstruction in a few weeks that I will receive 1 night hospital stay and pain to be managed with paracetomol. Also that I need to manage my own drains...
I found a lump back in May and was referred to the breast clinic where I had a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy. Was then taken to private room and told it’s breast cancer! Not sure how they knew when I hadn’t had the biopsy results yet? After 10 days...
Hi All Has any body else developed chemo rash on their face and itchy red eyes ? I’ve only developed the itchy red eyes in the past couple of weeks… it’s driving me crazy Any remedy advice would be greatly appreciated sending positivity and hugs...
I am 1 year after a lumpectomy, and feel lopsided as quite a large section was removed from my breast following diagnosis after a mammogram. Is there anywhere I can go to be fitted for such a thing. Thanks in advance for your help
Hiya Hiya I was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in February. I have finished my chemo and will now have a phesgo injection every 3 weeks from Friday onwards. I have just been informed about a 3 weekly infusion of Zometa starting in autumn...
Hey there! I just wanted to share something you. I started my chemotherapy last Friday. I have a treatment every single week for the first 12 weeks. They're using a combination of Pembro, Paclitaxel, and EC. After that, it'll reduce to just one round...
