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What are the best things you can do after surgery.kind of things have people done on here to keep busy and not worry about your lymph node results.
I recently had a lumpectomy and got my results yesterday. I was told that the margins were not clear so have to have another surgery. I am a bit annoyed by this but I guess it is what it is. I am just wondering if anyone else has experienced this and...
This is driving me mad, had appt in 2ww breast clinic on 21 november, back for biopsy results 10 days after that, then back for an MRI another week after that, MRI results due tomorrow, if more tumours have been seen then it’s another wait for another...
Hi, did anyone take docetexal? Are side effects delayed? With EC I was bed ridden for 3 days but I had docetexal yesterday and I was fine… just wondering if side effects are delayed
Hi All Is anyone else on this drug and experienced weight loss? My appetite is down but concerned how easily weight coming off. Only been on it nearly 3 weeks. thanks
Hi everyone I had a 'Power Port' portacath fitted 2 days ago and start chemo next week for TNBC. The portacath has been a horrendous experience for me. I'm quite slight on top and am coping OK with the incisions but what I am really struggling with...
Hi Everyone, Just wondering if anyone has any experience of the drug Eribulin. My consultant has recommended this for me as other treatments have not worked. Would love to hear if anyone has any experience of this. Thanks x
Hi all ,2 weeks ago I has a single masectomy with reconstruction after been diagnosed with TNBC the tumour was large (5cm) . Yesterday I recieved the amazing news I am now cancer free and no cancer was found in any lymph nodes that were taken Next...
Hi All, it has been 2 years since i had herceptin treatment along with chemotherapy. My thigh hurts so much in this cold weather and i am literally crying to bed everyday. It feels as if i had the injection yesterday. I look absolutely fine from outside...
I have very recently been diagnosed and because I had a clear mammogram in August I am told that a duty of candour will be necessary. I’m struggling to take in my diagnosis and all the necessary treatment let alone this. have no idea what this even means...
