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Hi, I recently had a stereotactic biopsy for calcification. I’ve had to chase up my results, all I’ve been told by an admin lady is that I’m going to get a call from radiology for an appointment. That’s it I know no more. Does this mean they found something...
Hello all, I recently started my treatment last week for breast cancer. I have felt rough, but nothing I couldn't handle at the moment. Emotionally I am a wreck, crying all the time feeling full of dread. Is this treatment side effects affecting me...
Hi, my temperature is constantly 35-35.6 degrees. I know this is low but have been told to contact care team if it goes high but no mention of low. Any advice please
Morning all so I’ve done 9 weeks EC and was a breeze compared to Docitaxel anyone got any tips on how to make this chemo more survivable? Kicking my arse at the moment. Weakness, pain, nausea , light headed, everything tastes foul, mouth tastes foul...
Hi, my wife is about ten months into three weekly Phesgo injections for HER2+ breast cancer. Thankfully she got a PCR in Dec after chemo, surgery, radiotherapy, but has to take Phesgo until end of July. Lately she's been getting more regular and increasingly...
So hey not posted for a while, refused chemo , had lumpectomy July 25, radiotherapy September 25 I’m still here actually in Portugal live life long may it last
Hello, i am interested to learn if anyone diagnosed with BC and chemotherapy is a suggestion regarding the treatment plan was offered oral form? or if indeed anyone suggested or enquired about this option.I am near to London but happy to hear of anyones...
Hi all, I'm struggling at the moment and would appreciate some insights from people who have been in my position. I did a lot of research prior to my mastectomy and DIEP flap reconstruction, both online and talking to people. The consensus I got was...
Hi everyone I've now started on Cancer treatment had 1 high dose of Radiotherapy arm very sore given Denosumab injection and now taking Anastrazole and Palbociclib tablets is anyone on these and any side affects have been on Anastrazole 2 weeks now...
Hi, I've been on here a while but not posted much and the LGBTQIA+ group seems quiet to ask this so hope it's ok posting the question here. I had my surgery yesterday for a double mastectomy and I noticed when I lean forwards a bit and press my arms...
