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Hello everyone, I was diagnosed 6 weeks ago with lobular BC which has spread to lymph, including in my neck above the collarbone. Am 5 days into trt with Letrozole (no obvious Sxs so far) and Ribociclib (ugh, nauseous mornings). Would be great to hear...
So I finished my chemo at end of May 2022 and my hair is slowly returning… curly! I haven’t been on this site since my mastectomy cos I thought I was coping. Recently I’ve been feeling so down and have such bad pains in my legs and knee joints. I’m having...
I’m now at the stage where I am thinking about reconstruction after having a mastectomy. Wondering if anyone has been through that and how if they could share experiences?
Hi all, so my surgeon phoned me to wreck my long weekend telling me my score way ahead of weeks I have to wait for oncology appt. so here I am googling (doom scrolling) away. my oncotest suggests chemo would probably be helpful, score of 35. what...
Hi everyone, I have been on this drug on and off since January, wake mornings feel achey and fuzzy head not good appetite anyone else feel like this ?
Hi I'm 43 and I had a ultrasound and mammogram and a biospy and was told they found DCIS intermediate and high. I had another ultrasound and biospy and a MRI scan waiting for results my appointment is next week. I also had another appointment for another...
Hello, I'm new here. Got diagnosed in January and had my first chemotherapy 3 weeks ago. Just tested positive for covid so had a delay for my next dose. My little one is 16 months and just wondering how people are managing? I'm finding it very difficult...
I'm due to start chemo and I was fine until a friend asked if it's safe to be on my own after my first chemo session. I need advice...
I just found a lump this morning and luckily was able to get a doctors appointment already. She's referring me to the Breast Clinic. How long does it usually take to get an appointment come through? Also is there anyone here from mid/west Wales and knows...
Good evening everyone I’m 7 days post chemo (Docetaxel, Carboplatin, Pertuzumab and Tratuzumab) and I finished my Filgrastim injections last night. I lost all taste within 24hrs, in the last few days whatever I eat tastes foul (greasy). I’ve tried...
