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Hey ladies soo glad I spoke up today at infusion apt and got few things cleared up …really really speak up you have a right to voice your concerns . Anyway it turns out that as I’m on kadcyla thought I had neuropathy but it’s rheumatoid arthritis …I thought...
Received the news that I have a primary recurrence, just 3 years since I had a lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Been taking Tamoxifen but have a recurrence of the same type. This time I have been told it’s a mastectomy, no messing around. my...
I’m nearly 18 months post all treatment and I feel broken! Everything hurts and I’m alway feeling poorly. Is this normal??? Anyone else feeling this?
Hi. first time posting just had my 3rd round of Chemo and having had nothing i am now vomiting and can't keep my food down. However the anti sickness tablets given also make me vomit. any suggestions on how to stop this or keep food down. As my appetite...
Hello, just wanted to be part of this community to share my experience with you all, and to hear your stories.
I’ve just had my first chemo of EC , 2more to go then change to Docetaxel. Reading some threads on hear regarding permanent hair loss with Docetaxel, I’m quite concerned regarding this . I’ve not heard of permanent hair loss with paxitaxol, just wondering...
Just diagnosed for 2nd time with breast cancer, (same breast) and need masectomy this time. Implant not an option as had radiotherapy on previous occasion so think I am opting for reconstruction. Would love some info from anyone who has had masectomy...
Is a PIC line always used or can this be via IV?
Hi all x it has taken me a while to get round to joining and post on here. Tried to do this with the support of family and friends but don't want to keep off loading on them and for them to try to help but not having the answers. I was diagnosed with...
Hi i was diagnosed last January with Her2 breast cancer which I have now completed six lots of chemotherapy, lumpectomy and radiotherapy but still having Phesgo injections until May os there anyone at this point or beyond who is finding themselves...
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