I have many wigs stocked up, so am as ready as I can be for hair loss. I’m quite happy with the first three treatments (EC), but I’ve heard that my final three docetaxil has a risk of causing permanent hair loss (albeit quite a small risk). So thought...
Hi just wondering if anyone else on here has been diagnosed with being HER2 positive and how has treatment been or gone for you ? I’m slightly nervous that I have just been told that I am one of the few that are this . I have been diagnosed with grade...
Hi everyone, Quite new here, been lurking for a week or so. Advice or similar experience please ... I've been for my pre-op today and of course, my blood pressure is up. My surgery is scheduled for this Monday 14th Feb. I very much get white coat...
Hi New to this.. I am a 41 year old who has had pulmonary embolism in 2012, I am now on warfarin for life. In 2018 I found a lump and was bleeding from my nipple on my left breast. Terrified I went to see doctor, referred to breast clinic. It was a...
hi I start TC chemo on Thursday and very nervous. expecting to be poorly after, any advice or tips.
I had 2 iron infusions after my lumpectomy and removal of lymph nodes. Blood test today. How can I still be anaemic?
Hi All It there anyone currently using the cold cap? I went for my first oncology appointment last Wednesday and had a call today to see it I am available to start my treatment this Thursday (10th) and if course have said yes. I haven't had anything...
Any advice on delaying reconstruction. Due a mastectomy next week, offered dorsal flap with implant as other breast DD cup..but had radiation 21 years ago on that breast for previous tumour & as I also suffer from keloid scarring I'm concerned about outcome...
I have just finished a week’s radiotherapy I think they call it the intensive one which is 1 week instead of 3 I have benn fine with the normal reactions but since finishing my nipple has been extremely sore and extended I am wondering if anyone else...
Has anyone noticed an increase in resting heart rate after chemo? Put my fitbit on and resting HR is higher than usual. Usual 60 - 70, now 90 x
