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Hi, I had a biopsy on Wednesday and was told my result was U5/M5 was I meant to get an appointment to get my results before I left or do you get one through the post? I’ve never had any of this before in my family so don’t really know what’s what? Any...
Hi guys. Im struggling with this very very watery stools. I did expect it but not to this extent. Ive got loperamide but it doesnt seem to be helping. Im going to ohone clinic see if they have nything else i can take but just wondered if anyone here found...
I had my first chemo session on Wednesday with PC and Pembro and the last couple of days my vision seems a bit more blurry (especially distance but I am short sighted). it is most noticeable watching TV but I had my eyes tested a few weeks ago and got...
I am due chemo round 2 on Thursday (today is Tuesday). I am starting to take antibiotics today for a throat infection. Does anyone know whether this is likely to delay my chemotherapy? Can you have chemo (EC drugs) while on a course of antibiotics? I...
Hi all. I had a biopsy done a few weeks ago due to a lump in my breast, at the hospital the nurse who performed the scan and biopsy said its an fibroadenoma, and the doctor who studied the results agreed. Mass was smooth and oval. He told me I'd receive...
Why is it everything happens in 2 weeks? 2 weeks from GP to mammogram and biopsy, 2 weeks for biopsy results, another 2 weeks for MRI results, oh and again, 2 weeks before starting chemo. I'm in limbo right now. Struggling to focus on work and personal...
So I had a biopsy nearly 2 weeks ago and I’ve had a face to face appointment sent through today but it’s not for another month !!! My anxiety I’d already sky high. I’m trying to see the positive and that it’s all ok otherwise they’d see me sooner, but...
Hi everyone, had my first session of paclitaxel this week after 4 sessions of Ec finally completed. Survived my steroid hot face/chest day yesterday (as experienced with EC) but last eve, through the night and so far today I've got a sore throat I can...
Hi All! I would like to get a better understanding on how long it should generally take from diagnosis to treatment as I am a bit confused and worried by delays. My diagnosis is GIII IDC, after a biopsy was performed at the end of October. I thought...
I am suffering terribly with peripheral neuropathy inmy feet. I am taking Gabapentin which is currently being increased to 900mg dose, also and oramorph (I can't take oral anti-inflammatories). I am feeling so low and find myself constantly in tears with...
