I have completed my first round of chemo, two operations, radiotherapy and currently on Kadcyla. I was doing remarkably well considering issues i have had along the way but for the last couple of weeks i have become exhausted and tearful which isn’t me...
Hello All, Today was the day for the result from my biopsy. My appointment at the hospital was scheduled for 1:30pm. We woke at 5:30am and did our usual devotion and prayers. When I had my biopsy the nurse had said if they found nothing serious they...
hello, me again, So I attended my appointment to have the 'something' seen check last Thursday (17th); the doctor showed me the changes they'd noticed since my 1st year review. The Doctor performed a scan followed by anaesthetic, biopsy and marker....
Hi i have noticed that some health trusts will fund the pncotype test, even with 1-3 positive lymph nodes. The trust I am under (tameside) will only fund if lymph node negative, which I am not. I’m happy to have the chemo in any event, just so I know...
Hi all I finished chemo end of January and am looking for some advice, my hair is still shedding but I cold capped and have luckily managed to keep a good amount, only problem is the condition and the roots! Just wondered when did people start colouring...
Hi all very new to this forum and I'll apologize now as this may be long but thank you if you manage to get to the end I thought if I typed my journey so far it might help me as well as others Apart from my family I have not told anyone outside as...
Hi all. I’m 39 and recently diagnosed with TNBC and due to start chemo in two weeks. although I’m currently going through egg freezing, I am considering also having zoladex during chemo to protect ovaries. Not only as a backup to the ivf, but also to...
My nurse and doctor have said slightly different things. Some people have chemo, others do not. Some have it before surgery, some do not. What is the usual treatment plan for ER/PR positive and HER2 negative, stage 2 invasive, has spread to lymph nodes...
HI New to this group. I was diagnosed with breast cancer just over a week ago and i am having my surgery on Friday. Having never had a general anaesthetic I am quite nervous. I was wondering if anyone has any advice on recovering from the surgery...
Hello! I have triple negative breast cancer and have had 11 out of 15 chemotherapy sessions. I am lucky, the tumour has shrunk from 3cm to less than one and counting! I had a meeting with my surgeon yesterday and was hoping due to the size he might...
