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My mum has been diagnosed with HER2 negative breast cancer, as far as I know only 1 lymph node has invited itself She's starting her chemo in the next couple of weeks for around 18 weeks Trying to keep as upbeat as possible, and researching bits and...
Hi has anyone suffered side effects from Zolodronic acid infusion. I have them six monthly as I’m on letrozole (2year in) for low bone density. I’m really feeling ill two days after latest infusion. My head feels like it’s going to explode.
Hi all, Well I have just had my appointment come through for first round of Kadcyla. Anyone out there that can give me a clue as to how bad the side effects are? I had a terrible time with Docetaxcyl hoping it's not going to be like that. Thanks for...
Hi There I am searching for someone who is on a similar pathway. I have ER+ Her- breast cancer with a large tumour of 7cm currently inoperable. I started on letrozole and ribociclib and zolodex injections about a month ago with the aim of reducing...
Hi Every body. I hope all treatments are going as planned for you. I just wondered if anyone had had a similar experience to my own. I had a wide Lateral excision at the end of 2021 and then re excision to clear margins early 2022. Unfortunately I...
I have now had two cycles of Paclitaxel and had an allergic reaction to both. The second reaction was definitely worse than the first and included flushing, tightness of the chest, sweating, etc. It was treated very quickly and after oxygen, more steroids...
Hi everyone I’m new to this group. I had a mastectomy seven years ago followed by chemo and radiotherapy. I’ve had a few health problems along the way but generally been ok. During a CT scan on lungs they have found an enlarged lymph node on the...
Difficulty accessing childcare for their young children whilst undergoing intensive treatment... Any charities/services and/or organisations that may be able to support?
Hello! The last 2 weeks have been a roller coaster of stress and emotions and shock. I thought I had a small cyst but turns out I have grade 1 breast cancer in one breast and had a second biopsy in the other today as they believe there is cancer there...
I usually wear stick on nails on my fingers, they really keep my nails strong. My Oncologist said that most ladies keep their gel nails on and find this protects their nails. I’ve seen mixed things on here about nails. Did anyone keep false nails on...
