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Hi lovely people, I am hoping for some tips. I had a CT scan on Monday that I waited about 8 weeks for. They are looking for recurrence from the triple negative breast cancer I had in 2021-2022. I wont be seeing my breast surgeon till the 6th Nov for...
I keep catching stuff from my kids during chemo, I am trying to wear masks at home but it’s so hard. I don’t want to end up in hospital again. I am taking immune booster injections. Did you guys manage to wear masks at home ?
Well I guess I, like all others didn't think I would find myself in the position of writing on a cancer forum. At 48 I am newly diagnosed, having been diagnosed the week of Christmas. Ultra scan, mammogram (which showed nothing because of my age and...
it’s been 5 months since lumpectomy and I have hard skin (fibrosis), lumps from scar tissue, and I’m wondering if anyone was advised to self massage the areas to promote healing. I did radio after surgery and am currently doing chemo.
Hi, Should I go to the doctor over a minor cold ? After my first chemo, I caught something from my kids and I ended up in hospital with zero immunity. So I now take the immunity boosting injections. Unfortunately I have caught something again, I have...
Hi I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer - prognosis I was told was good - lumpectomy, sentinel node biopsy, radiotherapy and hormone blocking therapy plan. I am good with all of that and feel lucky that the lump has been found and a treatment...
2.59am and I am sat up googling (I know, I know!) my upcoming chemotherapy treatment. I had my oncology appointment today and was told I would be receiving 8 cycles of EC-T, I know that many of you amazing ladies (and gents) have been through similar...
Hi I’m new to this! I was diagnosed with malignant breast cancer in June. Since then I’ve had 2 lumpectomies, some lymph nodes removed and now I’ve been told I need to have a mastectomy. I have had discussions about surgery, reconstruction, prosthetics...
Hi Please can anyone share their experiences good or bad with Paclitaxel, I am due to start this drug on my next chemo session and am hoping for some feedback from others who have had it. All my experiences so far with treatment have not been good...
Morning lovely people. This is probably a really silly question but. I saw the oncologist last week who said hormones for 5 years and 5 sessions radiotherapy. My GP will give my prescription and all follow up’s regarding meds. Do I need to see my GP...
