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Quick history - lobular cancer with nodes. Mastectomy with axillary clearance. No reconstruction. Chemo 3 xec and 3x docetaxel. Just about to finish 15 sessions of radiotherapy. On anastrozole and zoladex injection monthly. Next challenge is abemaciclib...
Hi all im currently doing EC first one was terrible horrendous nausea and headaches and then the fatigue - I also had such bad constipation (didn’t got the toilet for 3 days) and ended up having a vagina prolapse (that’s another story) I’m meeting my...
Newspapers today are full of stories of Elle MacPherson being in remission despite declining chemo, radiotherapy, mastectomy and hormone blockers. Apparently spent 8 months treating herself with alternate therapies 7 years ago. I find this reporting deeply...
I am feeling a bit overwhelmed tonight having had a whole body bone scan today to check an area picked up by a recent CT scan showing changes in my spine which indicate cancer . I was diagnosed a year ago with HER2+ and ER+ have had surgery chemo and...
Hi everyone, every now and then I’m having a “why me” day. Into my 6th week of weekly chemotherapy this week, it’s been a long 6 weeks! My main symptoms are achy upper body and my emotions seem to be getting worse every session, I cry about anything...
I just stumbled across this series of podcasts and they are super interesting and informative. Just thought I’d share as they’re so good and I only found them by accident. If the link doesn’t work, just copy and paste. open.spotify.com/.../3OhAwupe...
Hi, I was diagnosed in January with breast cancer and I’m really struggling with menopause symptoms. Mainly hot flushes and itchy skin, when I look at the side effects of chemo they are very similar too - anyone else found what to take to deal with it...
Hello to you all, my partners in for no crime committed I’ve been on THP regime since the end of May and with two more infusions left, I’ve been offered to participate in the Inavolisib trial (UK) along side my Phesgo, once my chemo is done. Are any...
Hi need some advice, I went to the doctors on the 14th august with a breast lump. Referred to breast clinic on urgent suspect cancer. However 3 weeks in and not heard anything. Called doctors and hospital and just told me to wait for an appointment. Just...
Hi i was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 1 grade 2 in march 2016 since then i feel as if i am am a completely different person. I suppose most of my friends would describe me as bubbly, dizzy but capable and professional and i get on with things...
