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So I've finished ec which I found rough and it knocked me about and everyone could see. Now I'm on paclitaxel and thankfully I feel so much better. But I feel my family seem to treat me differently as now they see me more 'normal'. I dont want sympathy...
Hi all I had a full axial node clearance 3 weeks ago. Recovery has been going well however I noticed this morning a small amount of what I assume is cording in the armpit and I still can’t straighten my arm fully as it is too painful. So do I need to...
Hi all. I had my first herceptin injection in the thigh yesterday, with minimal side effects. I have just noticed, however, a dark line running downwards from my navel, exactly like the one I had in pregnancy. It is called a linea nigra. Anyone else had...
Hi I've just been diagnosed with breast cancer. I had my right breast removed along with some underarm nodes for testing on Monday. I'm very anxious as I have to wait three weeks for my results. I've been told that my cancer is grade two but that's all...
Hi all so I had my first Docetaxal and Phesgo injection yesterday and woke up this morning with what I’m describing as chemo tan A flushed face and an all over body reddish colouring, it’s not itchy just warm. Has anybody else had this? Should I ring...
I am concerned about the impact of my DiL breast cancer is having on her and our son and their family. How can I help to convince her that this is not a death sentence for her and to slow down and enjoy her life as before. Everything is running to fast...
Does anyone know if it is okay to take Starflower oil during cancer treatment and if you have/had ER positive breast cancer?
Hi, I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the end of April initially the operation was going to be a lumpactomy with the lymph nodes looked at for a tumor just under 3 centimetres, graded a 3. I decided I wanted the whole breast removed which was carried...
Hiya I'm AJ I'm having my mastectomy on Monday with reconstruction.Has anyone got any facts on what to expect after surgery etc
Finally had my oncologist appointment today , 4 cycles of EC every three weeks, then 4 cycles carboplatin, along side pac weekly for 12 weeks. Down side, don't need anymore tests but wants lung ct scan report back , even though he can see scans, not sure...
