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Good morning I am due to start treatment in the next couple of weeks and am interested to learn what experiences you have had with hair loss with paclitaxel. I can't cold cap as I have Raynaulds. I understand your scalp can get very sore too. Can anyone...
Hello, can I go abroad now before I start 6 rounds of chemo? First oncology appt today. Don't want to delay things. Waited 6 weeks so far but i have 2 children and it maybe only chance of holiday for a while. Xx
Not sure if everyone is aware, I went to an interesting talk last evening at my local Bosom Pals charity group and the Eloise fitters were there with latest bras, swimwear and different types of prostheses. I was told the NHS funds for us to have a...
Hi, stage 4 cancer here. I can't find anything online about this medication, that is why I am asking here. My oncologist said that my next line will be capivasertib and faslodex. Those few sparse posts I have found online describing this treatment...
I knew my last chemo session would feel strange . It has not been a pleasant experience and was twice weekly for 8 rounds. I knew it wouldn't be the big woohoo as I still have to wait for the side effects and injections to pass over the next week, so...
I am getting quite ill on chemo and the decision is do I carry on with it or wait and see what happens with a lower dose
About 3/4 weeks ago I was told I was all clear , and it had spread into my Lyne nodes if I’ve spelt that right ! but I need chemo still as they may be microscopic cells not detected I’ve been living my life as before all this but being more caution...
Hi all new to the group. Looking for some advice around health now I’m out the other side. diagnosed with DCIS May 2025 had 2 operations to try and save my boob. Unfortunately I had 3rd op which was a mastectomy and had a silicone implant. BMI too high...
Lump in the armpit, metastatic lymph nodes originating from the breast tissue although no breast tumour has been located. No other organs affected. Advised Phesgo, Docetaxel and Carboplatin to be followed by lymph nodes dissection and radiotherapy. Seems...
Neuropathy following pastille with carboplatin
