Hi all i am soon to have my last EC cycle before moving onto 9 x weekly cycle of Paclitaxel. I have suffered with various unpleasent side effects related with EC, has anyone completed a similar cycle? Reason i ask if i have heard Paclitaxel being ref...
hello ive been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer and I’m being treated with immunotherapy along with my cheno. The immunotherapy is called Pembrolizumab. I’ve been told it works by the immune system working against itself. It’s causing me...
Fingers crossed no neutropenia but this time after 2nd cycle docetaxel I have a dry chesty cough. Temperature is fine. Anyone any suggestions on what to use to ease it
Confirmed diagnosis yesterday of Imflammatory breast cancer. Had an MRI and CT scan. going to see oncologist next Tuesday to discuss treatment plan. everything has happened so fast- 2 weeks from GP referral to diagnosis. still stunned and shocked...
hi im new here , im really struggling with everything atm, on thursday i was diagnosed with breast cancer that has spread to my lymph nodes under my arm, i am having a ct scan this afternoon to see if the cancer has spread, im also having an mri on...
Hi I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer last may and had WLE X2 and radiotherapy now on leterozole. Also diagnosed with melanoma in June 2022 . I have notice effected breast is warmer than the other. Has anyone else this ?
Can anyone advise if it is normal that my breast is swollen and painful some days and not on other days. I am hopeful some days, that I have turned the corner and recovered from the surgery and then experience a swollen and painful breast on other days...
Good evening lovely people. I’m feeling anxious whilst I wait for the hospital to contact me for pre-chemo bloods and give me a potential start date for my ECx3, initially. Please can anyone advise when they were fitted for their cold cap? I think waiting...
Hi all I had my first zoledronic acid infusion on Thursday and started Abemaciclib on Friday. Only been on 2 days and the nausea is killing me. Has anyone else had this? Is it the fusion or Abemaciclib. I can’t believe I feel so sick. The anti sickness...
Hi lovely people. I have had three rounds of EC which tolerated pretty well - moved to 9 weeks of Paclitaxel this week every week with every third week Carboplatin. I’m absolutely exhausted and feel very low - next treatment due next tuesday. Im worried...
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