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Oh dear finished chemo today, saw Oncologist who said to go back on the Letrazole but I was never told to stop so I’ve been taking it for 5 months whist having chemo. He said it was ok and that I probably felt more tired!!! I’ve still got excruciating...
I am wondering of people's experiences with the new 5 day radiotherapy that's more intensive It seems to get it over quicker but am concerned about the side effects and that it is a new treatment brought out at the start of covid. I've read of a couple...
Hello, Even though my Oncotype was 19, but considering my tumour was quite big and multicentric, I'll be getting 4 cycles of TC chemo (Taxotere + Cyclophosphamide) every 3 weeks. Before getting the infusion, I'll be pumped high with steroids, so the doctor...
I had a routine mammogram and was called back for biopsies. What a surprise. I had no signs of anything. I got a call with the results on Wednesday this week. I have a lump in each breast. This was the second surprise. My treatment plan currently...
I just wanted to ask if you are allowed to have someone sit with you while you have you chemo. I have first session on Monday and had thought my partner would be able to however he thinks nor due to covid, space, time etc. I know all places are a bit...
My wife's pathology indicates: ER+8 Projesterone positive Grade 2 HER2+ with FISH TEST arranged Lump 11 mm on ultrasound and 15mm on mammogram I don't understood how good or bad this overall pathology is! One doctor said the outlook was...
Hi everyone I've recently had two lumpectomys, starting radiotherapy next week Feeling really good but would love any tips from you ladies
Hey ive just had a lumpectomy and total node clearance, my under arm and back of my arm is completely numb, has anyone else experienced this. They told me to start exercises straight away which I’ve done but I get a really hot painful burning feeling...
Hi all, I’m on day 16 of my first cycle and my head has just started to feel a bit tender. I’m wondering if this is the start of my hair coming out. When did you all lose you hair?
Hi, I' had a picc line fitted on 15th September and have already had 1 session of chemo but my picc line just seems to constantly ache or sore in the entrance. Does anyone else have the same issues or how long does it normally take to feel OK? xx
