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I had one session of docetaxel in late November. Unfortunately it made me very ill and I had more or less every side effect and almost a month in hospital. The latest one is that my finger and toe nails are coming off. I had not been warned about this...
I am considering a mastectomy with reconstruction and I would like to hear from ladies who have this done. I want to know about recovery and psychological/emotional impact
I´m due to see my oncologist on Thursday to discuss the results of my operation (took place on 31st March) and to discuss the next steps in terms of treatment. I´ve been told that it will probably be radiotherapy and I know usually this happens a month...
I've not been diagnosed long so still waiting to see oncologist for chemo plan and I'm finding my breast with the cancer is constantly uncomfortable and is at times quite painful. What pain killers would be best to help ; paracetamol or ibuprofen? Th...
Hi, I’ve opted for reconstruction after my mastectomy which will involve a temporary saline implant until some six months after radiotherapy. Do any of you lovely people have advice/tips on what I might need or be able to do to ease/aid recovery? Many...
Got call today from hospital saying rescheduling my tdm1 till next week CNS will call me to arrange it. I did my bloods this morning and surely the nurse would’ve said the lab had tech issues . I had inflammation show up on ct last time so didn’t get...
Hi everyone, I had surgery on the 19th April, the surgeon signed me off for 3 wks. I work in a school and I'm just wondering about my return to work as my job is quite strenuous as I'm responsible for setting up tables and benches for lunchtime and...
Hii After 2 cycles of EC, my chemo is getting changed. I have now to get 5 cycles every 3 weeks of Docetaxel and Carboplatin, along with trastuzumab. Has anyone had this combination? I think I’m just looking for a bit reassurance. After getting my head...
Does anyone else get this for few days after Chemo. Pattern forming, had 3rd FEC cycle yesterday. Jo
I an in despe rate need, as was diagnosed with cancer on Feb 7th, the lump appeared on Nov 22nd, and since Feb 7th I've had lots of tests, biopsies, Ct and MRI scans and I was supposed to be having a mastectomy and lymph removal on March 30th but the...
