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Hi, stage 4 cancer here. I can't find anything online about this medication, that is why I am asking here. My oncologist said that my next line will be capivasertib and faslodex. Those few sparse posts I have found online describing this treatment...
I knew my last chemo session would feel strange . It has not been a pleasant experience and was twice weekly for 8 rounds. I knew it wouldn't be the big woohoo as I still have to wait for the side effects and injections to pass over the next week, so...
I am getting quite ill on chemo and the decision is do I carry on with it or wait and see what happens with a lower dose
About 3/4 weeks ago I was told I was all clear , and it had spread into my Lyne nodes if I’ve spelt that right ! but I need chemo still as they may be microscopic cells not detected I’ve been living my life as before all this but being more caution...
Hi all new to the group. Looking for some advice around health now I’m out the other side. diagnosed with DCIS May 2025 had 2 operations to try and save my boob. Unfortunately I had 3rd op which was a mastectomy and had a silicone implant. BMI too high...
Lump in the armpit, metastatic lymph nodes originating from the breast tissue although no breast tumour has been located. No other organs affected. Advised Phesgo, Docetaxel and Carboplatin to be followed by lymph nodes dissection and radiotherapy. Seems...
Neuropathy following pastille with carboplatin
I have been taking evacal for bone health after breast cancer 4 years ago. When I collected my prescription I noticed I now have adcal which are slightly different as they need to be chewed whereas the evacal tend to dissolve in your mouth. I'd been taking...
Hello, i am new! I have been diagnosed with her2 positive breast cancer i am 49 and very scared. All waiting for tests is so hard plus worried about treatment and my kids.
I'm newbie - diagnosed in March this year with invasive breast cancer. I had surgery at the end of March and immediately reacted to the blue dye they used and had a massive anaphylactic shock. I have heard this is extremely rare and just wondered if...
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