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Day four following first Docetaxil on Thursday. I’ve been blessed this far with my first 3 EC’s, but the docetaxil was a bit of an eye opener. Although it’s not unbearable, it seems to be affecting my digestive system (constipation etc. although I’m still...
I've messaged on here about it, but I wanted to start a new thread. Speaking to a doctor on Tuesday, to ask questions about me having chemo with a blood clot, diagnosed this week. Spoke to breast care clinic, apparently they don't bother checking...
Hi, I’m wondering if anyone can help with this . when I read survival rates I’m never sure when it starts from? Is it at point of diagnosis , or possibly the end of the treatments ? I had stage 3 BC diagnosed in May 2020 , chemo, surgery then radiotherapy...
Hi there I’m due to start chemo soon and dreading my hair falling out (sounds vein in the grand scale of things). Plan to try a cold cap, but really don’t know what to expect, so it’s difficult to plan around. I’m on the fence with what to do tbh;...
Several years ago my (now) wife underwent a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery , which failed, leaving her with scarring on one side and a half completed reconstruction on the other side . She has struggled with this failure and has not been able to...
Hi, I am new to this group. I’m 38 and I was diagnosed with DCIS after my first surgery in January. Second surgery delayed as I had COVID so second surgery start of April. Results back today and margins not clear. Now it is no longer a low grade but intermediate...
Hi all, I did not go for my screening straight away. Had a reminder text message and booked an appointment. A few days later had a letter to go back. To cut a long story short. Told I had cancer. Was a shock as did not feel any different. Had tests, saw...
I was diagnosed with breast cancer three weeks ago. I am going for an MRI scan on Monday 2nd May. Then I meet my consultant on Wednesday 11th May.
Hi I’m in for a lumpectomy on 3 May. Last year I was diagnosed with mild bronchiectasis. It’s a lung deficiency. I’m not in need of inhalers so it is manageable. But the flare ups I think caused by stress and anxiety are causing a very tickly cough...
Hi I’m due to start chemo in the next couple of weeks. I’m 40years old with 2 small children and I am wondering if the cold cap is worth it. should I just take my hair off on mine and my families own terms or try and hold on to it for as long as possible...
