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I completed my last chemo infusion 2weeks ago , I had 3 x EC and 3 x Docetaxol . I have suffered with blurry vision and constant watery eyes which got worse during Docetaxol . I was prescribed drops for dry eye but didn’t really help at all , I constantly...
Hi. I'm going to be starting radiotherapy soon. Has anyone had it. Where you really tired? I'm still off sick from work but aim to get back to work as soon as the radiotherapy is finished .Just hope I'm not too tired I have a demanding job . Xx
Hello I had my last chemo in jan .followed by lumpectomy and then radiotherapy.....my hair all over is growing back great .....never been blessed in great eyelashes .but they were growing okay...this week they have all fallen out again anyone know why...
Hi all, I’ve just finished 3x EC and next week I start the next lot of 3 but will be Docetaxal and Herceptin, I’m seeing consultant on the day too to see if it will be Phesgo injection rather than IV. Tbh I’m absolutely shitting it the actual procedure...
Hi , I have lymphedema in my right arm post mastectomy, lymph node clearance, chemotherapy and radiotherapy last year. I’ve been told wearing a support sleeve over my arm and hand is “ long term” and really don’t like the thought of it being permanent...
I've had 7 biopsies, is this the norm.waiting for MRI results now,
Hi all, I just wondered if anyone had any experience with an elective mastectomy and reconstruction? what the protocol is? Presumably this would need to be paid privately? Not nhs? Sadly I lost my mum to breast cancer 5 years ago, so I know my chances...
Hi there I’m due to start chemo Saturday and plan to try cold cap, just wondered if you wet/ condition your hair beforehand. I’ve received conflicting info; the chemo nurse today said it’ll just be dry as they only spray thicker/curly hair. But my consultant...
Just finished my final round of Docetaxel (2weeks ago) and have found that my muscles have progressively become really stiff, mainly my arms; legs and across my lower back. Everything is swollen to the point I feel like Violet Beauregarde! The oncologist...
Does anybody have any knowledge about CEA (Carcinoembryonic Antigen) blood results? I understand that the average range for a woman is 0-2.5! I also understand that this range is higher for smokers (which I am) 0-5. I also know that these markers don...
