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Hi has anyone had this drug to increase wbc after chemo? I was given it as an injection at home 24 hours after the chemo (nab paclitaxol). Not sure if it was this drug but have had awful joint & bone pain for nearly 6 days now. It is easing a bit but...
Hi all, I feel abit of a fraud being here. I found a breast lump around 3 months ago, behind my aerola that I think extends to behind the nipple in my left breast. My left breast feels completely different overall to my right, however i think this...
Hi I noticed a funny patch of skin on my left breast a couple of months ago and thought it was dry skin so started putting extra moisturiser on it. It didn’t change. A month or so later I noticed that my left breast was bigger than my right (it’s always...
Hello, i know that i am horrendously stressed but wondered if anyone had similar experience and is it usual. I had CT scan 19 days ago, hospital just called with appointment for tomorrow! such short notice has scared the hell out of me. My bone scan was...
Hello , this is my first time here , thank you to anyone who might have some advice or guidance for me I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and tomorrow I find out my treatment plan. It’s likely to be surgery , radiotherapy and chemo but not...
Hi I have been cold capping & had my first cycle of nab paclitaxol 2 weeks ago. My hair is falling out quite a lot & I am finding my scalp is quite sore & tender. Has anyone had this & any suggestions to help with the soreness? Thank you Lise...
Hi, I’ve been newly diagnosed with breast cancer and advised that a full mastectomy and potential reconstruction is my treatment path. I’ve been given the option of either a DIEP (so using tissue from my stomach) or LD (tissue from my back) flap reconstruction...
Hi is anyone on the same plan and how are u getting on with the side effects as im due to start on pac soon and very nervous about allergic reactions and side effects.
Hello, I’m recently diagnosed and due a lumpectomy soon and then radiotherapy starting in about 6 weeks. Expecting to be on Tamoxifen soon after that. I’d love to hear some positive stories about your experience with Tamoxifen or similar. There seems...
Hi all I’ve completed 4x EC and 2 of 4 Paclitaxel (all fortnightly) Ive cold capped throughout so far, and have done quite well with my hair. I had long, thick, wavy hair and have lost a lot all over quite a few patches on the crown, sides and above...
