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Hi I spoke to a GP after having itchy left nipple on and off for a few months - was triaged by telephone (no examination!) given steroid cream which helped but itchiness came back I left it for a few more weeks then asked for face to face consult...
Hi I've had my first cycle of docetaxel (1 of 3). I had foul explosive diarrhoea on day 5 and foul taste for a few days. I don't know if it was infective or due to the chemo ,(and am therefore likely to get it again). Has anyone else had these issues...
Has anyone noticed an increase in resting heart rate after chemo? Put my fitbit on and resting HR is higher than usual. Usual 60 - 70, now 90 x
Hi just wondering what I should do it’s 12 days since my chemo woke up this morning with a sore arm where I had my drip needle . Anyone experienced same
Hey everyone. I am feeling really crappy, the more this journey goes along the more negative I seem to feel? Its the we can't be sure and the you will have to wait and see what happens, no one knows etc... I have stage 3 breast cancer with 7 nodes...
Anyone else got same results? Grade 2 Ductal. Clear margins and clear lymph nodes.
Hi recently diagnosed - forum name comes from how my consultant described my cancer - if it were a criminal it would just be a petty thief not a serious criminal ! It’s a small , contained (hopefully ) lump that I found myself . Confirmed as hormone fed...
Any advice on questions to ask at results consultation after lumpectomy , appt later in month and want to be prepared, thanks
Was diagnosed with DCIS in April 2021, had it all removed at the end of May 2021. fantastic surgeon, consultant and nurses. Now i feel a bit alone as I am not seeing anyone again until June, this year.
Hi again Just wondered if anyone knew whether a CT scan shows cancerous lymph nodes ? I know I already have at least 7 cancerous nodes I am due to have my results from CT on Monday but I was wondering if lymph nodes showed on a CT with contrast or not...
