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Hi All, I finished chemotherapy after 6 cycles a year and a half ago - Docetaxel and Carboplatin alongside Phesgo and Zometa, the last two of which I am still receiving. Even though I finished over a year ago I am still having problems with my nails...
So l met my oncologist today. Signed my paperwork and was handed notes about the drugs I’ll be having. Phase 1 - 12 weeks phase 2 - 12 weeks surgery phase 3 - several months no date yet to start the treatment but l need another ultrasound on...
Was on anastrole for 5 yrs and had horrible side effects, had a mammogram in June and all clear, told I can stop anastrole and was delighted and felt much better in myself. No hot flushes insomnia and no nausea. 2 weeks later my consultant rang me and...
Hello, I’m new here. I’m 5 weeks post diep flap surgery for lobular BC with tumour sent for oncotype testing. I have a phone call appointment for results and wondering has anyone had oncotype results over the phone which resulted in chemo treatment? Trying...
Hi everybody, I'm starting treatment next week: (Atezolizumab & nab-paclitaxel.) for stage 4 breast cancer - triple negative. I'd really appreciate any advice about preparing for treatment, things to take with me, clothing to wear etc. or just general...
Hi all, I am 6 weeks post chemotherapy and 1 week post radiotherapy . I know the general consensus is wait 6 months before dying hair or having botox etc....but has anyone gone ahead sooner? I know its superficial but I want you start looking & feeling...
I had surgery (lumpectomy) in May and have now finished radiotherapy. I have had and am having an incredibly busy summer and so I am terrified to start taking anastrozole because of the seemingly debilitating side effects. Having had to stop my HRT I...
Hi I had a lumpectomy 10 days ago, I'm seeing the consultant on Friday to discuss radiotherapy. My partner is currently going through stage 4 colon cancer. I don't know what I'm meant to feel. My mood is really low and I'm snapping at everyone. He is...
Hi everyone, would just like to ask if anyone had to have their radiotherapy with a hematoma. I have a hematoma of 7x4cm and have my first appointment with the radiologist Thursday to tell me how many sessions I'll be having. I am just so worried that...
Been on anastrozole for ,2,years .But recently had tummy pain and so worn out . Thougjt I had a bug but it lingered on .So I went to the doctors he did my bloods and my ggt and all my liver bloods are soon high .do you think it's the anastrozole I believe...
