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Hi I have completed 12 weekly cycles of Abraxane, carboplatin and immunotherapy 3 weekly.Due to infection and hospital admission, I only managed 8 out of the 12 Abraxane.I had an ultrasound and my 14mm lump had only shrunk to 12mm so in the words of the...
Hi, I’m 47 and I already had half of my head gray , I was hoping for better hair after chemo but I heard it can come back all gray … plus my hair was very thin as well before chemo , somehow I was thinking g my hair can’t get worse lol , did anyone get...
Hi all, I had my main surgery 9 weeks ago (lumpectomy and mammoplasty) and a cavity shave 4 weeks ago. Can I moisturise yet? There are no scabs left and it's all nicely knitted together. It just feels a bit tight and I'd like to get some moisture on there...
I was diagnosed 2 months ago after admission to hospital with dangerously low platelets and hb. Diagnosis followed the results of the bone marrow biopsy Told it was very rare. It was incurable and prognosis 6 months to 2+ years depending on response...
Hi all, I'm currently waiting on my full diagnosis and treatment plan after surgery in 2 weeks. My initial diagnosis is based on my histology report and stated being highly suspicion of malignancy e.g. salivary gland type breast carcinoma or microglandular...
Hi, I was diagnosed in June. I have stage 4 breast cancer with secondary bone. I am taking Letrozole & Palbociclib & have most of the usual side effects but mostly mild, however watery eyes are a real issue. Was suggested antihistamine but not very...
Hello all, I hope you're keeping well. I have been back to work for 4 weeks now after being off for three months. I just can't believe how my job description has changed during my absence and I feel like I am a burden to my team now as they decided to...
Hi All, After a mastectomy, lymph node clearance, 7 cycles of chemo and starting both HER2 and hormone therapy, I’m due to have a second lymph node surgery next week. I went to have a mag seed inserted this morning and they have been unable to do it...
Hi After discussing options with my oncologist, Tamoxifen vs Anastrozole, I started taking anastrozole in June 2023. By May of this year the side effects were so bad I was advised to take a two month break from the tablets, to see if my symptoms improved...
Hi, I have an appointment to meet a Radiologist in a couple of weeks. Could anyone tell me what happens at the first meeting? Thanks x
