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Hi Would anyone be able to tell me when the side effects at each cycle start and roughly end? I’m due to start in a few weeks after my radiotherapy and with EC and then docetaxel they lasted for about 10 days so I was hoping this wouldn’t be as bad...
I have been for my 4th immunotherapy today and been told that my cortisol levels are lowering, but not to the point they need to do anything about them for now. Starting to worry a little now as it is the 2nd time these have lowered, has anyone else had...
hi, I'm new to the forums. I was diagnosed with high grade dcis in may and I am due to have my operation on Wednesday. I am nervous but I can't wait for it to be actually done as it's been cancelled twice already and I've not had the best experience since...
Hi everyone, I’m new here and just wanted to reach out. I was diagnosed with multifocal breast cancer (ER+) on March 7th, and I’m scheduled for a double mastectomy next Thursday, April 17th. To be honest, I’m absolutely terrified about the surgery...
Hi all new to group I’ve just been diagnosed with ductal breast cancer her positive. Lump in breast and lump in armpit. Both large. Going to b starting treatment roughly in 3 weeks. Tchp is the name of the chemo. And it’s every 3 weeks for 6 sessions...
Hi everyone I was diagnosed with breast cancer in July. Unfortunately it was also in my lymph nodes but luckily no secondaries. I am to have chemo every other week for 16 weeks (EC & Paclitaxel) then surgery and radiation. I have already had 2 rounds...
In January 2022, I was diagnosed with breast cancer on my left side. I was fortunate that it was caught early, and I underwent a lumpectomy and five sessions of radiotherapy. It took a while, but I eventually returned to work and my normal life. ​Unfortunately...
Hello!! Started my chemo yesterday … can’t say I’m feeling great today!! Any tips for getting through the first week welcome , thank you
27 days ago, I had a biopsy for two large lumps in my left breast and one in my armpit. At that time, I was told it’s most likely cancer, but I had to wait for the results. Today, after 27 long and difficult days, I finally received the report: Stage...
Hi lovely people Looking for some advice i gave been on tamxofin since January had side effects but was coping OK then the chemist gave me a different brand now am having really bad leg cramps waking me up pain in low mood tingling in fingers and joint...
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