Finally had my oncologist appointment today , 4 cycles of EC every three weeks, then 4 cycles carboplatin, along side pac weekly for 12 weeks. Down side, don't need anymore tests but wants lung ct scan report back , even though he can see scans, not sure...
Hi, I had DCIS with 3 surgery’s that were unsuccessful in clearing margins. I am now due to have a single mastectomy and am looking to do this with a tissue reconstruction. I am waiting on a consultation to see what my options are. If anyone has had this...
Hi. Just wondering how everyone else is finding it with ongoing treatment and partners. My partner has been very supportive as I've been going through diagnosis mastectomy and treatment for over 6 month's now. Thankfully there is light at the end...
I don’t even know what to write it even say here, i just wanted to hear if anyone had a story or anything about this type of cancer?
Does anyone know if the annual mammogram is dated from your last mammogram (the one where BC was diagnosed) or a year after completion of treatment? Thanks
I was diagnosed with primary breast cancer at the end of 2019 followed by lumpectomy and radiotherapy in March 2020. I am now taking Anatrozole for 5 years. I was started on Letrozole but the joint pain was causing me a lot of problems so I was switched...
Hi I was diagnosed with invasive ductal breast cancer in Jan 2022 and started chemo in March. I'm at week 11 of 12 paclitaxel and due to start EC x 4 in 2 weeks. The side effects so far have been not too bad and manageable. But my weight is going up...
Hello, New to the group, just waiting for date for surgery.
Hi all Had 1st of 12 weekly chemo sessions last Friday, yesterday (day 4) I started with this awful metal taste in my mouth. I also tested positive for Covid on Sunday, so on Antiviral medication. 2nd session of chemo cancelled this week. is this...
Hi, I just wondered if anybody has been offered Olaparib as part of their treatment plan? It's a new drug to the market which is receptive to Her2 negative cancer, and being given to anybody with a BRCA gene mutation (as far as I've read). I'm stage...
