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Hi, this is probably a ‘how long is a piece of string’ question as everyone is impacted differently without the various chemo medication but I’m hoping to get a UK break away as soon as my chemo is finished. I’m doing not too bad on weekly Paclitaxel...
Im six weeks post mastectomy and the pain and burning sensation under my arm is so uncomfortable, I am seeing physio on monday afternoon. Has any one got any tips as it is really getting me down, it is so sore I cant even manage to get a bra on.
I have recently been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. It has spread to my lymph node and am waiting to start chemo.. anyone had a similar experience to this? I have been referred to genetics because of my family history . I have 2 children...
Silly question again. If I need to drink plenty during Chemo, how do you go to loo? I always need to pee amyway.
i have had breast cancer 3 times now since 2006. Last surgery being last sep 2021. Had Radiotherapy and now on Letrozole. I am also pre diabetic since early 2018. Have just done a finger prick test and my sugar level us up. Do all drugs have this effect...
Hello All, Today was the day for the result from my biopsy. My appointment at the hospital was scheduled for 1:30pm. We woke at 5:30am and did our usual devotion and prayers. When I had my biopsy the nurse had said if they found nothing serious they...
hello, me again, So I attended my appointment to have the 'something' seen check last Thursday (17th); the doctor showed me the changes they'd noticed since my 1st year review. The Doctor performed a scan followed by anaesthetic, biopsy and marker....
Hi i have noticed that some health trusts will fund the pncotype test, even with 1-3 positive lymph nodes. The trust I am under (tameside) will only fund if lymph node negative, which I am not. I’m happy to have the chemo in any event, just so I know...
Hi all I finished chemo end of January and am looking for some advice, my hair is still shedding but I cold capped and have luckily managed to keep a good amount, only problem is the condition and the roots! Just wondered when did people start colouring...
Hi all very new to this forum and I'll apologize now as this may be long but thank you if you manage to get to the end I thought if I typed my journey so far it might help me as well as others Apart from my family I have not told anyone outside as...
