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Hi, After quite a few tests including biopsies I was recently diagnosed with grade 3 invasive ductal cancer. Briefly saw a Consultant who told me it was a small lump & nothing much else except that they need a clearer view so sent me for a chest MRI which...
I recently had a mammogram & scan due to a large mass/lump in my left breast. I suffer from anxiety and had a huge panic attack and had to leave the clinic before they could carry out a biopsy. Yesterday I received a letter from the clinic informing me...
Hello all, I’ve finished my chemo (radiotherapy in a couple of weeks) but I’m finding it really hard to walk. My thighs are so painful and I find it difficult to drag my legs along - a bit like wading through surf. Any sort of hill or even climbing the...
Hi, new to the site. I had an unexpected CNB on Monday on a lump i hadnt found. The lumps is was concerned about are fine!! I am due to see the consultant again on the 20th of this month. I am so frightened that i will have cancer!! Any advice to keep...
So things are looking better, I have been given pregabalin as my was getting out of control. Only early days taking it so see how it goes. I'm on the pax chemo now weekly got 3 more rounds to go , it's better then the EC but still don't like it. ...
So 2 days before chemo, blood test revealed low magnesium and potassium but given meds and chemo went ahead. Same day as blood test GP called me for blood test so I had 3 with him. Looking a kidneys, thyroid and any defects! Found I’m extremely anemic...
Has anyone read about abemaciclib, sounds like an amazing. Read through
Ok, so had my third session today and already very red and tender, anyone else felt this so quickly, I am rather large breasted so wondered if that’s why. Not nice at all very uncomfortable especially in this heat
Hi I’m new and not brilliant at technology but here goes, I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer and had my first two doses of chemotherapy on Tuesday, I’m feeling ok thankfully but have only had one correct temperature in last two days, I’ve been...
Hi there, I’m just about to begin chemo, with my treatment plan being Docetaxel-Carboplantin-Pertuzumab-Trastuzumab. I’m just wondering if anyone has had the same treatment plan and if so if you could share what to expect in terms of how I’ll be likely...
