Feels like I’ve had a long wait but it’s only been 3 weeks since the last appointment (CT results)…I’m due to see the oncologist next week. Just wondering what to expect? I’ve had CT & MR. Will I need any other tests/scans before they start chemo? What...
Is anyone else taking Abemacyclib chemo tablet?
Good afternoon I had a lumpectomy 4 years ago following IDC of 8mm. No nodes involved. Estrogen and Her2 positive. No chemo, just radiotherapy and anastrazole. over the years I have found a couple of small lumps on affected breast and happily they were...
Hi I had a mastectomy five weeks ago (Monday gone) and just wondering how long it should take before you have full movement in your arm. I still can't fully stretch my arm up as it pulls. It is getting better as I have a marker (the door hinge) to see...
I started having abdominal cramps, more on left side to back area then sometimes whole abdomen… 9 days after kadcyla infusion, my 3rd one. I do suffer from constipation but not to this level. I’m taking laxatives which help slightly. my question is… is...
So I have had an awful week after my first chemo session I finally began to feel better today. I thought I would go out shopping. In the supermarket I came over all hot and nearly passed out feeling awful. Now the thing is is this the cancer that has...
I had my first cycle of EC 3 days ago, it’s been really horrible with the fatigue and nausea even though I’ve used all medications I was given. Ginger drinks are helping to settle my stomach and eating little portions of food is also helping even though...
Hi Has anyone taking endocrine therapy noticed increased tummy fat. I know that the body just wants to try and make oestrogen by laying down tummy fat but my tummy looks ridiculous and I am trying quite hard to keep my diet in check. I am an older woman...
I am originally from Africa where people think Cancer is contagious and once you tell them they will be looking at you as a dead person. I was diagnose of breast cancer during routine mammogram. i can't tell any of my African friends because i am ashamed...
To whom it may concern, I am worried and scared. I feel I have been misdiagnosed and have heard that severe cancer can lead to muscle wastage and body fat. I now think i may have cachexia. This really worries me. I have not been told about this at...
