Hi, I was diagnosed last Thursday the day before I flew to Prague for a long weekend with friends. i had a great weekend and switched off not thinking about it! Since I’ve come back reality has hit hard, one minute I’m ok and positive the next crying...
Hello - new to this! I have had a breast cancer diagnosis - and my Doctor at the Breast Clinic has indicated that it is likely to be chemo first to shrink - then surgery, though not confirmed. Have been having additional tests / scans etc - when she has...
Hi everyone. my girlfriend recently had a blood test and got referred for a breast scan and she found a lump. They’ve not referred her for a biopsy which is happening in the coming days. She’s only 24 The reason for the blood test was because of rapid...
Hi ladies I’m feeling pretty broken today and just wondered if anyone has been in the same boat. Having got through EC, Docetaxel, Phesgo and surgery I was hoping my new regime of Kaycyla would be a walk in the park in comparison. I had the dose...
Im struggling with decision making, flat or reconstruct at time of mastectomy! Can anyone discuss with me please?
Hi Has anyone else been unlucky enough to have oral thrush with every round of docetaxel? If yes any advice re-food and drink seem to be struggling. I am currently taking nystatin again, which is helping, just worried I may still have it after the...
I still can’t believe I’ve got another 8 days until surgery for grade 2, invasive ductal breast cancer. The wait is horrendous and I’m now convinced the cancer has spread. I will be in the upper limits as to what is acceptable! Not helped either by...
Help, I have come on with neuropathy, just been in tears it’s horrendous. I did mention it to the chemo nurses on Monday when I was last in as just come on. I have one session left of paclitaxal and carboplatin and they said they may reduce the dose....
Hello. Just had 10th of 12 chemo today. Was told bloods ok except for low potassium. I’ve been given some tablets to go in water 3 times a day for 3 days. Did anyone else have this during chemo? Did it happen again? Just wondering what I need to do...
Hi, been a while since I logged in. Looking for the benefit of experience. Last round of chemo next week. Had a telephone consultation with oncologist today to see how things are going and to advise me on next steps, being mri then surgery. I am still...
