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Hi I had a lumpectomy in November 2024. In January this year I had to go for another shave of flesh due to the tumour being bigger than expected and pre cancerous cells. There was a period of 42 days between operations. I have been told they got all the...
Hi all I’m just wondering if anyone has had DOCETAXOL and can share what side effects etc they experienced during and after the infusion? I’ve just had 3xEC and now have 3x DOCETAXOL. any advice or tips would be appreciated. Thanks in advance x
Hello, I am due to start Capecitabine chemo tablets soon and wondered what the main side effects are that people have experienced? Have people worked while taking these and what kind of reasonable plans have been put in place with employers? Thank...
Hi. Just wondering if anyone is on weekly treatments on the above and can provide feedback on how they are feeling please? About to start 9 weeks of it. I’ve been told Taxol is 3 hours and Carboplatin is 1 hour. I am presuming the Carboplatin goes in...
Hi. My feet feel like they're sunburned underneath. Looking for a cream in the UK for relief which is safe to use with levothyroxine, ramipril, steroids etc. Im using a footbath, foot massaging machine and bought some Epsom salts to try. Slight improvement...
I am currently on 13/15 of my radiotherapy for BC my treatment is adjuvant. There is lots of conflicting information on what creams you should and shouldn’t use. I have only been advised nothing scented or oil based. I have got an unscented aloe Vera...
I had lumpectomy in October then second to remove lymph nodes then radiotherapy now on letrozole and abemaciclib anyone else on this, are you getting any side effects or none I have been on it a week x
Does anyone have experience of lymphoedema? I have an appointment at a specialist clinic next month. Not worried about it, would just be interested to hear other people's experiences.
For anyone waiting to start on docetaxel chemotherapy, here is a "Head's up on what to be ready for. Don't wait until after you've had your chemo, but have in the cubboard at home, prescription meds to stop diarrohea. Prescription mouth wash to numb the...
Hi everyone I'm about to start abemaciclib 100mg twice a day. I am on 2.5 mg letrozole. No major problems, morning stiffness and tinnitus. No hot flushes, sweats or tiredness. After going through forums and reviews I'm petrified. Watched few vlogs...
