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Looking to get any help from anyone taking Enhertu. Originally diagnosed with ER + and HER2+ , caught early no nodes involved Dec 21. Had 20 cycles of Herceptin after spread to Plura and skin of original breast in Jan 23. Was all good but now stopped...
Hi everyone, I'm new to the group, had my lumpectomy and sentinel nodes out 10 days ago, I now have this cording, I read up about it and all info said phone my breast care nurse who will show me how to massage, and will probably put me in touch with a...
Hi everyone I've just had a call from the hospital and they want me to have my portal fitted Tuesday 30th December instead of Friday 2nd January which is probably better to get it done already not sure about best place to have it fitted or does it even...
Hi, I’ve been taking Letrozole for 2 years, a few not so nice physical side effects and a psychological symptom I’m struggling with. Apparently Letrozole can cause memory problems but I’m so scared in case it isn’t in this case. I suffer with depression...
Hi I start Chemotherapy next Wednesday, lots to get organis bloods scans and ecg. They are hitting hard with 3 weekly dose of pembrolizumab pacilitaxel and carboplatin and then weekly pacilitaxel for 12 weeks, then 4 cycles of pembrolizumab and ec every...
Hi, I have been here before and I have been "in remission" from Stage 2/3 Breast Cancer since 2013. Earlier this year I had a false alarm when I discovered a lump in the same breast I had had a Lumpectomy / Radiotherapy. After a somewhat troubling experience...
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has had breast cancer treatment alongside having MS?
Hey Got diagnosed on 30th Sept 2025. Have had 2 doses of EC (3rd Nov & 21st Nov). Used cold cap. I have thin hair but (usually) lots of it. Read advice here so only been washing my hair twice a week. Today, I reckon i lost about 30%. It was handfuls...
Hi, I’ve had my third of four cycles of TC and have had real challenges with gastric upset/colic side effects and wondered if I’m alone in this? Thanks
My oncologist said I would start chemotherapy on the 15th of January, but i am not sure what this means. Do I get some kind of pre-introduction to the unit? I have not been sent any appointments ! I do know that I am receiving 4 cycles of Herceptin and...
