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I am feeling a bit overwhelmed tonight having had a whole body bone scan today to check an area picked up by a recent CT scan showing changes in my spine which indicate cancer . I was diagnosed a year ago with HER2+ and ER+ have had surgery chemo and...
Hi everyone, every now and then I’m having a “why me” day. Into my 6th week of weekly chemotherapy this week, it’s been a long 6 weeks! My main symptoms are achy upper body and my emotions seem to be getting worse every session, I cry about anything...
I just stumbled across this series of podcasts and they are super interesting and informative. Just thought I’d share as they’re so good and I only found them by accident. If the link doesn’t work, just copy and paste. open.spotify.com/.../3OhAwupe...
Hi, I was diagnosed in January with breast cancer and I’m really struggling with menopause symptoms. Mainly hot flushes and itchy skin, when I look at the side effects of chemo they are very similar too - anyone else found what to take to deal with it...
Hello to you all, my partners in for no crime committed I’ve been on THP regime since the end of May and with two more infusions left, I’ve been offered to participate in the Inavolisib trial (UK) along side my Phesgo, once my chemo is done. Are any...
Hi need some advice, I went to the doctors on the 14th august with a breast lump. Referred to breast clinic on urgent suspect cancer. However 3 weeks in and not heard anything. Called doctors and hospital and just told me to wait for an appointment. Just...
Hi i was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 1 grade 2 in march 2016 since then i feel as if i am am a completely different person. I suppose most of my friends would describe me as bubbly, dizzy but capable and professional and i get on with things...
Hi - I’m new to the forum & was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer last Friday. I have been through such a rollercoaster of emotions since then, worrying about surgery, treatment, work, money, my kids - I just don’t seem to be able to take it in and...
Hi everyone, I have my pre-op assessment on Monday. Just wondered what information they might ask for, apart from what meds I'm on. It says the appointment is 60 minutes long.
Hi all, I'm new to this online community. I have been on Letrozole for nine years, with one year to go. I have experienced pretty much all of the side effects listed for Letrozole, but have managed okay until about the last three years. I have been...
