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Hi all. So I started my 4th chemo session on Friday after having 3 cycles of FEC drugs I have now moved onto the docetaxel chemo drug. 1st 2 days were kinda ok with side effects, yesterday I started with mild flu like symptoms where my joints and muscles...
Hey. I had my mastectomy and node clearance 5 weeks ago now, and I am feeling sooo anxious about waiting for it to heal to see what the next treatment plan is. I am so scared that its spreading and getting worse whilst having no treatment for this amount...
Just had my first chemo 2 half weeks ago getting next one on Wednesday, next week. My hair started to come out in handfuls just yesterday but today I feel very unwell. My heads sore and my joints ar really sore. I’m on docetaxel. I have felt pretty good...
Hi My name is jo I don't have cancer but my mum is going through treatment and my best friend is going through has well. Im hear to ask questions if or when i get them and see what others have put and hopefully might be able to help/support others.
I have completed my first round of chemo, two operations, radiotherapy and currently on Kadcyla. I was doing remarkably well considering issues i have had along the way but for the last couple of weeks i have become exhausted and tearful which isn’t me...
I am 42 with breast cancer and am going to have double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction, but by Monday I need to decide to let the surgeon know: If the implant should go under or over the muscle Implant shape, round or anatomical If I should keep...
Hi all. New to the group, i joined this afternoon although i dont know why i didnt realise about it before. Hindsight! I was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2021. I have ductal in one breast and lobular in the other. Was a bit of a shock, to...
Copied from an article I read today and wanted to share because it's how I feel after having my tattoos done 2 days ago: For me, having to have a permanent tattoo visible in the middle of my chest was not about having a permanent reminder of the cancer...
Hi everyone . Well the only place I would feel comfortable asking such a personal question could be here ! On Tamoxifen which is ok so far but recurring bladder infections have been plaguing me for a while . I am on Hiprex prescribed by my gynocologist...
i. I have had breast cancer on and off for 4 years.I recently had a mastectomy but I know that small nodules are going to keep appearing in the area. Anyone else have this and any advice. My surgeon says she can remove them individually
