So after bring diagnosed in December, lumpectomy in January and masectomy in March my oncologist started me on weekly paclitaxel for 12 weeks. So far I have had 2 treatments, both had to be stopped due to severe reaction (chest pain, shortness of breath...
Does anyone have any experience or knowledge of biophosphonates. I’ve been offered them after my adjuvant chemo to treat TNBC. increased survival benefit seems to be only 2% on top of the 5% increase for chemo. However the side effects particularly...
Hi, I have just had a phone call for an ultrasound and biopsy’s I already have these done on the 3rd March and I start chemo on the 17th May. Would there be a reason why I have to have them again or could it be a mistake? I’m hoping it’s a mistake as...
Diagnosed last week and I’m walking around on autopilot!! Doesnt seem real. my hubby is receiving palliative immunotherapy for 2 primary cancers and I can’t believe this is happening to us. When’s it going to sink in?
I was diagnosed with lobular Brest cancer in both breasts in February. I have had surgery but there was lymph node involvement in one arm . Will be having radiotherapy for sure, not sure what other treatment yet as tissue is being sent to America...
Hi, I had my DMX with direct implant 8 days ago. I’m struggling a lot emotionally from how it looks and feels. My cancer side is actually ok, the shape, it’s a bit more swollen but I’d expect it’s from being more thorough in that breast. but my...
There are lots of curiosities on the forum about usage of the cold cap so thought would share my experience so far. I have had three rounds of EC so far (started 9 weeks ago) - known to be one of the harshest on the hair loss. I know it’s 50/50 whether...
I've recently been diagnosed with BC and am being treated at a major hospital whose last review by the Care Quality Commission was not good. The current rating is "needs improvement" (problem areas include surgery and outpatients and 'safety' and 'effectiveness...
Hi … I’m wondering if anyone can share their experience with severe back stabbing pains … just over a year ago I had my radiotherapy, after lumpectomy and both breast reconstruction… I am now getting really severe pains in my back between my shoulder...
Hi I had a lumpectomy and radiotherapy in 2021 and took letrazole initially and then because my joints hurt and I had abdominal pain changed to Anastrazole. I still get joint pain especially in my hands but it is something I can manage, so far. As these...
