Hi all, I have been diagnosed with breast cancer and start intravenous chemo on 5th. Does anyone have any tips on dealing with chemo? I have read all the information but just wanted to hear from someone who is going through it. Also, with Christmas...
Hello. I had my first blood test yesterday in readiness for starting Abemaciclib (my doctor appointment for this is Friday). I have just read some disclosed guidelines which state ribociclib is now the preferred ADK 4/6 inhibitor for early stage HER2...
Hi I have just had to stop my abemaciclib as my heart ejection rate dropped to between 33 and 38. I had a lumpectomy and auxiliary node removal then cavity shave and chemo, radiotherapy followed with tamoxifen and abemaciclib. Has anyone else entered...
Hi everyone id really appreciate your advice. I've got choice next week to have all nodes out or do radiotherapy I have had lumpectomy grade 1 spread to primary node Surgeon said leave and have radiotherapy but I'm feels Ng scared and seems weird...
Hi I am having docetaxol every 3 weeks and filgrastim injections for 7 days on round 5 and have a constant ache around my sternum/ rib cage. Feels bruised and I keep feeling my bra is cutting in to me - it won’t go away and I am worried the breast cancer...
Hi everyone, I’m currently on letrazole and really struggling with the side effects, hot flushes, insomnia etc. I’m getting branded generic versions currently and the side effects seem to differ in intensity depending on which version I get. For instance...
I recently finished my immunotherapy treatment for breast cancer in October. I had some aches in the same side as the surgery and armpit, going down my side. My surgeon sent me for a bone scan which was clear but revealed some enlarged lymph nodes in...
Hi. I'm looking for some help on whether to have radiotherapy or not. I'm in a 'marginal' group about whether to have radio and I've also had a mastectomy with Diep-flap reconstruction. The surgery has gone well and the new breast currently looks and...
Has anyone had aches and pains in the sternum, rib area whilst on docetaxel and phesgo? No sharp pains just a dull ache under the bra. I’m having regular cardiac MRI’s and breast scans but just wondering if this is a common side effect to discuss...
Hi. I need some, reassurance I guess. I'm due a single mastectomy on Monday, (today's Thursday) and I can't find a front fastening bra that fits me anywhere! Doesn't help being overweight by SEVERAL lbs/kgs. Can anyone whose already had surgery let...
