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Initially I was going to have a lumpectomy, but the grade 2 lump was attached to the skin and distorted most of the breast. The biopsy showed cancer was Oestrogen based and Her2 +. I am now recovering after the mastectomy 4 days ago, with an Activac pump...
Feeling fine so far this morning after first round of chemo yesterday. But feeling flushed in face but temperature normal. Has anyone else experienced this?
Hi, Hope you're all doing ok. Had a routine call from Oncologist who said he is pleased with my progress so far. After 12 weekly treatments I am now on 3 weekly EC. My 3rd treatment is on 28 March and final one due 25 April. He said I may not need the...
Hi I've decided not to take alendronic acid tablet form as the side effects sounded awful and I'm already dealing with exemestane side effects, has anyone got any advice pros or cons please
Does any one have any advice on coping with the common side effects of Ribociclib such as bowel and bladder probelms, tiredness, hair loss etc. Any foods or supplements which help for example - any thing which helps you to "live with it"
I wonder if there is anyone out there who is also experiencing severe numbness and chronic pain in their feet and legs after taking Tamoxifen. I didn't have chemotherapy (only 4 weeks radiotherapy) for my stage II breast cancer (invasive ductal carcinoma...
So I've had 4 rounds of EC chemo and one of 4 rounds of Docetaxil. I've noticed my leg hairs growing now!! I'm so happy about this (saddo) but just wondered if the Docetaxil will make me lose any regrowth? Xx
Did anyone have tingling sensations, like pins and needles in their fingertips? I finished my radiotherapy in November, and these started just a few days ago. Is this a result or cause due to my radiotherapy? Should I be concerned?
Had first round of treatment today, it went well. Also using cold cap, as advised, first 10 minutes definitely brain freeze but after that got used to the cold and didn’t really bother me, just wrapped up with layers and a blanket. Not looking forward...
Hi I had a wide excision and sentinel node biopsy nearly 4 weeks ago, all is healing well and scabs gone. I really want a bubble bath so wondering if now I can?
