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Hi all, newbee here I'm TNBC , have just had 2nd of 3 Cycles of EC with last in just under 3 weeks time so far so good with no side effects, I was told at my infusion Thursday that my last 3 cycles of Paclitaxel & Carboplatin will be weekly, so 9 weeks...
Is this a sign of things to come as the weather gets warmer . I had my picc line dressed and flushed today . I then went out for a long brisk walk with my dog . Had a warm coat on - big mistake as was very warm out . Because of profuse sweating by the...
Hi all, newbie here. I was diagnosed with stage 2b grade 3 multifocal breast cancer, er and pr+ her2- on the 4th December. I had my surgery to remove the 3 tumors on 3rd feb. I chose an oncoplastic procedure with breast lift to conserve my breast. After...
I had my op on Tuesday 15th Feb. By Saturday I had my first seroma coming up, by Monday it was huge , this was where the lymph nodes came out. Had it aspirated on the Wednesday, it started leaking like a tap on the way home and thevswlling was up again...
I am quite new to all this, 6 weeks from finding the “banana” in my breast measuring 4cm x 2cm it is dcis so hopefully none invasive. I feel emotionally numb, I haven’t cried since day one and I don’t feel like it’s on it’s way. I am scared, which is...
i finished 6 months of chemo on December 6th 21, had a lumpectomy and breast reconstruction 14th January. I have an appointment with the radiologist consultant on 24th March, should have been 8th. March but it got delayed by the consultant. I have to...
Hello I found a lump in my armpit before Christmas and for various reasons disnt get my hospital appointment until last week. At the appointment initially when she was scanning she thought it was just a cyst but upon further checking she found 3 more...
Hi, I got a cancer diagnosis on Thursday and I’m still processing the shock. I’ve had multiple cysts over the years. GP, hospital, Us, drain the cyst, mammogram and discharge has become quite routine. So I’m a bit shell shocked that this hasn’t gone the...
Hi there Having Zoledronic acid treatment in two weeks time. Slightly nervous but I know it’s the right decision for me. I had a lumpectomy May 21 then found out it had spread to my lymph nodes so I then had the rest of the nodes removed followed by...
Hello all It's ages since I was on here. Had the BC and treatment etc then if you remember, toerag husband left me for another woman during my chemo. He emptied the house whilst I was at work if you all remember???? Well just to let you know, I'm...
