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Just thought I’d say hi as an Aug starter . Diagnosed June with stage 3 IDC HER neg ER positive, having chemo first to try and shrink the tumour before surgery. Having 4 EC followed by 4 pacitaxil. Dose dense chemo every 2 weeks . Off for no 3 EC this...
I really thought I could handle having breast cancer and have been so positive since my diagnosis...last few days I've been crying non stop, and just feel so lonely. Is this normal? I hate feeling t s way as I'm normally quite strong
Hi all recently diagnosed in June with her 2 neg ER positive, stage 3 currently having chemo first with ec 4 cycles and pacitaxil 4 cycles. Just wondering if anyone is having or had similar treatment and was there any response to shrinkage in the tumour...
Hi just curious to know if there is a variation on how many days people are prescribed this each cycle.? I currently have to have 7 days but finding the bone pain is the worst part anyone experienced similar ? And any advice welcomed. Currently on my...
Hello, I’ve recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and had surgery on Friday. Just waiting for more news and confirmation of next steps/chemo etc. I haven’t felt frightened yet, I haven’t even cried … just taking each day as it comes and hoping for...
Hi i am on tamoxifen , have been since May 2021. I had 2 periods in the first year but not had one for 558 days until today and now I am panicking!! Has this happened to anyone else? It doesn’t help that it’s the weekend and I don’t know who to get...
I was just wondering if there is any advice out there from those who may have experienced what I am experiencing now. I had a left side mastectomy with immediate implant reconstruction on August 10th. I also had SNLB. All been going ok - though in the...
Hi everyone hope you’re all as well as possible I have been taking letrozole with Prostap and Abemaciclib since Jan / Feb Mu question is mainly about letrozole I have been trying to figure out the best way to take it , brand / time of day etc . Well...
I'm going to clinic tomorrow to find out if I have cancer. I'm terrified of everything but what if I fall apart Thank you for all the lovely comments I have been incredibly lucky and it's negative so I'm fine don't need anything.
Hi! I love that this forum exists. I’m starting ACT chemo in 2 days and was wondering if anyone has any advice? Some of the things plaguing my mind are How soon will I see my hair shed/will it shed or be in clumps? Does it hurt? Do you feel ill the next...
