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Hi everyone I was diagnosed with metaplastic breast cancer last year, I had 10 rounds of chemotherapy followed by a masactomy and radiotherapy then I took capocatapine for 6 rounds. I thought I was cured as they got all the tumour out in April. However...
Hi everyone, The subject line above is one I’d never thought I’d have to write but I can imagine that’s the same for all of us on this forum. I found a lump a few weeks ago and was reassured over and over again it was just due to being pregnant, however...
So I’ve come on for a bit of a rant. I had my last chemo last Monday and as of Thursday I was spiking a temperature (with an ear thermometer.). I felt generally unwell, achy, tired and a really bad headache. I kept putting off calling the emergency unit...
I have been diagnosed with a 9cm lobular carcinoma ER+ PR+ and HER2- with all of my 16 nodes involved on my left breast. There also was 1mm of cancer cells discovered in the right breast. I have had 3 sessions of chemo paclitaxel, however my LFTs have...
Just wondering if anyone else felt terrible after there first infusion of zoledronic acid.my blood pressure has gone up & felt rough for last 2 days,I had my first one with my last chemo on Wednesday.big hugs everyone.x
Hi. Looking for advice. So my latest chemo side effect is sore hands. Red, hot , itchy. Anyone had the same and is there anything you can recommend to treat? X
Hi all, I received my cancer diagnosis on Friday 10th October during a 3 hour appointment where I had a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy. I waited 3 wks for the app after finding a lump and puckering 2/3 weeks prior to that. So beginning of September...
Hi. I’m not sure what I'm doing really, but hoping to do a bit of research and get my head round it a bit. To cut short a very long story where no one (Drs included) knew what was going on. I damaged my spine, and ended up nursed in bed for 6 weeks...
Hi all, I just wondered if anyone had had any success or experience with using testosterone after diagnosis and treatment? These no real answers online. Thanks x
Hi all. I am in the waiting limbo after having a biopsy last Thursday. I initially went to the doctors after finding a peas sized lump and during her examination she found another larger lump. Had the 2 week referral and on the day had the mammogram and...
