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Hi, I have just finished 4/4 of EC without too much trouble but tomorrow I start 1/4 paclitaxel. I’m feeling slightly nervous about it if I’m honest - I had a different chemo purse and she filled me with doom and gloom of all the things that can go...
Hi iam starting a new chemo and injections. I have never had these injections before and am a bit to say the least concerned. Can anyone tell me what to exprct please,
Hi, I am newly diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. I've had 10-12 years of cyst activity which means although I get checked out, I didn't worry when another one appeared last year. The hospital did a FNA again last July, but by end of October...
I had my surgery on 22nd December to remove my 49mm breast tumour. At the same time they did LICAP surgery using fat from under my arm. It was healing fine for the first 3 weeks, and then I started to have a small saroma leak, since then and for the last...
Hi got surgery coming up and wondered if anyone could give me top tips about what to pack. So far I’ve got button up PJs and a zip up front bra. anything else you’d suggest? Thanks
Hi has anyone tried CBD oil? I have just had my 4th chemo and am feeling really rough. My friend has suggested it but I am a bit nervous. Any advice? X
Hello everyone , new to the group and don't really know much about the treatments, I am 35 year old , just observed big lump in my breast with no other signs at all went to GP n then process took 2+ months and had my surgery done (lumpectomy) . Its stage...
Hi I'm due to start 8 cycles of chemo next Friday and have been offered the use of a Paxman Cooling Cap. Heard so many different views on the success of these versus the discomfort and extra time needed after treatment. i go from wanting to have a...
I was diagnosed after a routine mammogram with a Grade 1 5.7 mm Hert 2 neg breast lump . I had 5 days radiotherapy after the lump was removed and put on Anastrozole for 5 years. My body ached, hot flushes were appalling and I wasn't sure if all this was...
Hello! I am new to this world, diagnosed with grade 3 ER +ve ductal cancer with spread to lymphnodes in December, lumpectomy and reconstruction in January and had my first oncology appointment this week where 8 rounds (ECP) every 2 weeks were recommended...
