Hi all Had my first 3 mins of paclitaxol last thurs, before they had to unplug me from a massive allergic reaction to it. Felt ok till yesterday. Now breathless, no energy and good old diarreah. Is this normal? Could it have affected me this much...
Well I’m feeling very grateful for the speed at which the NHS has organised my treatment. From finding my lump on the 4th of December to being seen at the breast clinic on the 8th and now just found out that my first chemo will be on the 5th of January...
Hi everyone By sheer coincidence when I rang the breast nurse yesterday she told me the meeting to discuss my biopsies had take place that morning and she told me my results over the phone. I’m really grateful for this as it means I’ve received my results...
Found out today. Wasn’t expecting it. Biopsy confirmed suspicions. Waiting for mri. just at a loss. Single mother and diva know how to tell boys. GCSE Exams coming up and don’t want to startle them. just want to go to sleep and stay in bed. No appetite...
Hi, I was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer last week. Obviously it was not the news I wanted to hear, especially at this time of year. I have decided not to tell my family until after the holidays, there is no point in impacting everyone else’s Christmas...
Anyone been told reabsorption happens over a few weeks? Does it?
I had a lumpectomy and removal of one lymph node in Oct which successfully removed my cancer, lymph node was clear. Onco score of 49 plus my age -60 suggest chemo. I have an irrational fear of chemo. Having read the information regarding EC and the side...
So after finally finishing chemo & radiotherapy I saw consultant regarding going forward with my preventative treatment, I had ER+ breast cancer, I am going on Abemaciclib, letrozone and zoladex injections until I’m in full menopause, I’m so relieved...
Has anyone had a positive outcome from kadcyclia?
Just feeling a bit sorry for myself as lot of people seem to do well after general anaesthetic but on evening I returned home I was kept awake by a dry cough. The BC nurse suggested this was due to tube they put in throat. However last night the cough...
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