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When I was diagnosed a year ago with 3 tumours in my left breast and lymph glands. The support from my surgeon and her team was fantastic. Immediately (literally a week after first seeing GP) I knew type, Oestrogen ++ and my treatment proposals. They...
Help! I’ve finished 3 rounds of EC and just about to start 3 rounds of Docetaxl and I’m absolutely terrified. To the point that I want to stop and not carry on with chemotherapy. I’ve heard so many horror stories about docetaxl I’m seeing the team for...
Hi all ! been diagnosed with triple neg breast cancer which has also decided to take a trip to my underarm nymphs! It may also of travelled south to my groin - but a day out in ultrasound with our old friend the biopsy needle will let me know on Thursday...
After having DCIS and LCIS last year and receiving the all clear I am shocked to find it has returned so soon in the same breast. My new diagnosis is IDC plus low to intermediate grade DCIS. I am having another lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy. However...
Hi everyone im having my 5th cycle of chemo next week but being given paxitaxel so not sure what to expect, I’ve had 4 cycles of doxorubicin and coped ok with that, I’ve been very lucky that I’ve not had any nausea or loss of appetite, I have had hair...
I’m trying to decide whether to have radiotherapy for my breast cancer. I’ve got a fairly low risk of recurrence without it (10%), which reduces to 5% if I have it. Given therefore that there’s a 95% chance I won’t benefit from it, I’m trying to weigh...
Morning all. Im new here. I’ve had 2/6 chemo so far and then it will be surgery. Full of emotions, positive and negative thoughts. xx
I have ER- HER2+ BC and will start treatment in a couple of weeks. EC 3 weekly for 4 cycles followed by Paclitaxel weekly for 12 weeks along with Phesgo. All rather daunting but ready to get started and beat this beast. Anyone here on the same regime...
Hi, does anyone take the Femora brand of Letrozole as I asked my pharmacy to change my brand from accord but said they couldn’t as the Femora brand is too expensive. would be interested to hear options please if it has made much difference to side effects...
I had a lumpectomy nearly 3 weeks ago now and developed a seroma after about 9 days. The breast care nurses have told me not to worry as this can happen but the fluid literally seems like it is pouring out of my wound and just doesn't seem to be getting...
