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Good Morning After a routine Mammogram,i was diagnosed with grade 2 Breast Cancer on Thursday its a grade 2 invasive ductal corcinoma with DCIS ER/PR+ve HER 2 + Now waiting for an Oncology appointment.. Plan is chemo first and Herceptin,then lumpectomy...
Hi, my name's Caroline. On the 22.1.22 I found a lump and Indentation on my left breast above nipple. The following Fri I had ultrasound, mammogram and biopsy. 2 weeks later i got results of breast cancer. On 16.02.2022 I had my 1st op to remove the...
Thought I was coping but - just told the sentinel node biopsy is positive 4mm so now having axillary clearance. Anyone know how many nodes they’ll take? Also having CT body scan. Terrified new member x
I have had EC and docetaxel followed by herceptin. Ridges formed on most of the fingernails and then the tops became brittle and flaky. I did try wearing false nails which I glued on, but they did not stay on very long and when they did come off, they...
Hi all, I start my new Chemo Abraxane on 8th April after having an allergic reaction to my previous Paclitaxol Chemo. Can you please let me know if you’ve had this Chemo, what side effects you’ve had ( if any) how you coped with them & generally any...
hi all today i go for my nm whole body scan was going to be at 12.30 had phone call yesturday apprently the people that were before my appointment cancelled , im now got to be at the hospital 9.30 had my coil removed on friday and now after 5 years...
I am coming to my end of my journey done chemo..lumpectomy..next radiotherapy then I am done .hair is growing back great ..bloody grey ..but why now do I feel so tearfull when I am really happy ...i have always been in denial about cancer i worked throughout...
Hi Everyone, I have been taking letrozole since November 2021 as I had ER+ Breast cancer , I had a lumpectomy and lymph node removal in the August followed by Radiotherapy since then I have had a constant dry throat which has got worse as the months...
Hi I start Phesgo only when I finish my TCHP in May. Do you still have to take anti nausea meds & steroids afterwards and the Filgrastim injections? My first Phesgo only is on 1st June and I (without thinking) booked a meal out the next day for my...
Dear All, just some advice really. If you get covid while you are undergoing chemotherapy, within 6 months of chemotherapy or are still having Phesgo (which affects your immune system) then please call your emergency red card line and let them know immediately...
