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I just wanted to say hello and hopefully engage with people that are going through the same as me. I am 48 years old with a 21 & 15 yr old and married to my second husband for 18months I am at the beginning of my cancer journey. I was on holiday in...
Hello everyone, I have just found out I have early onset breast cancer. Even with word early in the diagnosis I am all over the place. I live on my own, A Kiwi /British hybrid living in the Philippines and trying to navigate the Healthcare here. It might...
Hi, I will shortly be undergoing chemo for stage II breast cancer and just wondered how everyone else has been with chemo and what side effects you've experienced. Thank you
Has anyone developed age spots during chemotherapy. I’ve just completed cycle 2 of EC and just noticed in the past few weeks I’ve been getting dark spots on my face. I’m only 41 so not sure if this is age related or chemo or more sensitivity to sun although...
Hi I was wondering if anyone could help. I've just completed 12 weekly treatments of Paclitaxel. Over the past few weeks the skin on my face has become increasingly red and blotchy and feels sore and dry, my face also looks swollen, especially in...
Hi I’m new to this group and just looking for some advice. I had a mastectomy at the end of Jan and am currently having chemo which will finish in Aug, my question is will it be safe to fly to the States in Oct or are there increased risks with long haul...
Hi Newly diagnosed, my treatment plan is lumpectomy and sentinel, with radiotherapy and tablets. level 2 her2. Its Friday night and realisation just kicked in
Just had 3rd cycle of 6 and I have all the usual side affects, but this time my hands and feet really hurt when I walk or grab something, has anyone else had it, also I am suffering from really bad reflux, keeps me awake, I am seriously thinking of not...
So braves the shave today,I actually smiled and didn't cry.I really like it and didn't expect too.I know everyone has their own journey,but for me this was the part of my journey I was dreading.
I have just had the results of onctype DX test sent to America and I am borderline. I am seeing oncology team next Thursday so I hope to discuss pros and cons then but would appreciate anybody else's experience. I have had a bilateral mastectomy and have...
