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Hi had my first one of 3 EC Thursday, felt on top of the world when I came home but Friday Saturday and Sunday felt washed out no sickness thankgod , hope the week ahead will get better , fingers crossed xx
Is anybody out there working for the Civil Service? At the moment I'm working Hybrid, 2 days in the office and 3 at home. But I'm taking Letrozole and I'm having huge problems with fatigue, muscle and joint pains. I'm really worried I will have to work...
I was diagnosed with breast cancer aged 46 (I sm now 47), in June last year. Left breast 15mm IDC II, ER 7 PR 8 HER 2 Negative, 1/14 lymph nodes involved. I have since had a lumpectomy, axillary node clearance, 8 chemo sessions (4 x EC and 4 x Docetaxel...
I found out 2 weeks ago I have breast cancer. My 12 yr old has been amazing since. But tonight she's had a melt down. We've loads of family and friends supporting us but she's just said she's not comfy talking to them as they going thru it with us any...
Hi. I’ve had a tiny (14mm) tumour removed by lumpectomy. No spread to lymph nodes. 12 weeks of chemo, one week or radiotherapy. I was having herceptin every 3rd week with my chemo. I’ve had 6 rounds I think. Certainly no more While having radiotherapy...
Hi! I am due to start 5 fractions of radiotherapy following neoadjuvant chemo and surgery just before Christmas. I have just had a call to change my appointment to later in the day to time with seeing the doctor. now overthinking everything!!! is it...
Good afternoon everyone, I am due further surgery soon, mastectomy and reconstruction. Yesterday I decided it was time to tackle my bra collection, I can’t see any of them being suitable post op. We have a local bra recycling collection point, they...
Hi - just want to say hello. I was diagnosed at the end of last year and following 2 lumpectomies I am now having chemo to ensure no stray cancer cells are lurking. I am on having 3 cycles of EC and then 9 of Taxol. I am on my second cycle of EC and this...
Hello, I just wondered what the recovery time was for this procedure, I have mine on the 5th of May, also any tips for recovery and keeping the wound heathy. Thank you
Hi, I’m new on here, I had a mammogram last May and after a misdiagnosis and long story I was told I had breast cancer in October of last year. I have had two operations since January of this year and was told I would have to have just radiotherapy, however...
