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Hi all, I’m new to the group and just wanted some advice. I got diagnosed in May 2025 and had a skin sparing mastectomy and immediate implant July 30th. I’m nearly 4 weeks post op and it’s only now I’ve started to feel a little poorly, i find out tomorrow...
I am 5 treatments in with weekly TCHP for +++BC. So far no hair loss with cold capping. I lost my hair twice with chemo for a previous cancer years ago and I’m really trying to hold onto it this time, although I am realistic a shed is on its way! I know...
Having a bit of a panic. Don’t want to discuss with anyone as I have literally just finished treatment and everyone is relieved and happy! To cut a long story short I had left side IDC, large tumour, node involvement, Her 2 negative and er positive. Treatment...
Hi all, I had my first EC chemo yesterday with scalp cooling, and I found the cooling part really tough — especially the last 90 minutes after the infusion finished. I had a constant headache throughout the session, which didn’t make things easier....
Hey, I've been on docetaxil for 4 cycles and I found that symptoms kicked in about 3 days post treatment. I'm changing to EC, wondering if it's the same? How many days "grace" do you get, if any? Thoughts appreciated.
Hi everyone I am new to this forum and would like to know if anyone has experienced a persistent and frequent cough due to the side effects of Paclitaxel. I am also having menopausal symptoms and insomnia. I had surgery for HER2+ in March this year...
I have been having treatment for stage 2 breast cancer. I had a lumpectomy in March which I understand was successful and have one more day of radiotherapy to go i believe my prognosis is good but i just lost someone very close to me who had breast...
Good afternoon, I'm heading off to visit my son in Australia in 5 weeks time !! I'm so excited especially as my plans had to be delayed for 18 month due to BC treatment. I'm now worried about how I'm going to take my Letrozole at the right time as I pass...
Hello, I'm new just joined. I've had a quick look at this forum and find it very informative and supportive. I've decided to join as I will be starting my chemo treatment in 2 weeks and Im absolutely dreading it. I'm still deciding whether to agree...
I finished chemo about 10weeks since and radiotherapy about 5 weeks since. I seemed yo get through the treatment OK but I have suddenly become very lethargic. It feels like every joint in my body aches, even my finger tips. I had poor mobility before...
