I have had a mastectomy 6 weeks ago and expected to have chemotherapy however they say they think I won’t benefit enough from it and after seeing my oncologist they say it’s my choice. How on earth can I choose? My cancer is grade 1 13mm invasive ductal...
Hello, Just read the pathology report and it says vascular invasion present. however the doctor or nurse did not mention this. I am confused… chemotherapy is also not offered although 2 out of 6nodes were positive. has anyone else been in this situation...
Has anyone had an onco score of 25 and has gone onto have chemotherapy- would love to get some feedback
Hello everyone. my mum had her mastectomy surgery 7 weeks ago. the stitching is healing, but the skin on top of the stitching is creased quite a bit- and in between the skin there is redness. Saw the surgeon 3 weeks post op but he didn’t mention anything...
Hello, I have lobular invasive breast cancer, ER/PR+ and HER-. I had my lumpectomy on 26th of August (and re-excision on 15th of September). They sent the tissue for Oncotype after the first surgery - and said it would take 2 weeks for results. It's been...
Oh dear finished chemo today, saw Oncologist who said to go back on the Letrazole but I was never told to stop so I’ve been taking it for 5 months whist having chemo. He said it was ok and that I probably felt more tired!!! I’ve still got excruciating...
I am wondering of people's experiences with the new 5 day radiotherapy that's more intensive It seems to get it over quicker but am concerned about the side effects and that it is a new treatment brought out at the start of covid. I've read of a couple...
Hello, Even though my Oncotype was 19, but considering my tumour was quite big and multicentric, I'll be getting 4 cycles of TC chemo (Taxotere + Cyclophosphamide) every 3 weeks. Before getting the infusion, I'll be pumped high with steroids, so the doctor...
I just wanted to ask if you are allowed to have someone sit with you while you have you chemo. I have first session on Monday and had thought my partner would be able to however he thinks nor due to covid, space, time etc. I know all places are a bit...
Hi all, I’ve been awaiting pathology results for a couple of weeks, and I’m showing signs of lobular disease they say. Today I should have got results, but I now have to wait for another week as my biopsies have now been sent from my hospital in Inverness...
