Had my 2nd Herceptin injection today, alongside Cycle 5. Had 3 FEC, 2nd Docetaxal today. Really struggling with injections, hurt so much, made my cry. Has anyone opted for these to be done via IV instead please? As have almost a year's worth (16) to...
Briefly. Stage 1 grade 2 diagnosis in Feb. 10mm size. Had a lumpectomy and SNLB (clear) and results said it was 15mm and 34 mm of pre cancerous cells. No clear margin in one area but Downgraded to stage 1 grade 1. 2nd lumpectomy 7 weeks ago. Better...
Hi, I had a bilateral mastectomy and lymph nodes clearance 3months ago, I also have Multiple Sclerosis so recovery has been a bit challenging. I work as a mental health support worker (I absolutely love my job I hasten to add) however I'm still feeling...
Hi I saw the oncologist last week and he wants me to have chemo as adjuvant treatment for my TNBC. I asked him whether I should have the 4th Covid jab before I start chemo as I know it will lower my immune system. I was surprised that he didn't know...
Hi all, I have had 3 rounds of Paclitaxel and I have developed redness / rash on my cheeks. It is not sore or itchy but it is hot. Had anyone had anything similar? Did you find anything that helped? I have tried Eucerin cream the last couple of days,...
Hi guys I go in for my right side mastectomy tomorrow morning and to be honest I'm dreading it. Any advice from you guys for staying calm in the morning would be greatly received.
Hi all I’ve had 2 EC Chemo and ended up in A&E from waves of pain running down my spine. Turns out the pain was a water infection which they gave me antibiotics for but they did a D-Dimer blood test and the markers were high. The doctor said it’s either...
Hi, My wife has just had confirmation that her breast cancer has spread to the liver. I was wondering if anyone had heard any inside information on when Trodelvy will become standard treatment in the NHS? It sounds like it might be just too late for...
Here's a new thread for discussions around chemotherapy, as the existing threads were getting a little long. If you're looking for earlier discussions, you can find them in the April/May 2021 thread here the June/July/August 2021 discussion thread...
I have stage 2 grade 3 hormone 100% positive herd2 negative. 2 out of 3 sentinel nodes positive. Heading for axillary node removal. Would chemo really be necessary for that or is radiation and hormone blockers enough? I really don't want chemo! CT scan...
