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Hiya everyone I was just wondering has anyone handed they’re notice in and going back to work through having side effects and fatigue of medication I went to see my oncologist on Wednesday she has started me on targeted therapy drugs to keep my cancer...
Hi, This is going to be a bit of an essay but I am going to share my experience since finding a lump on my right breast on March 26th. At the time I thought ooh that doesn’t feel right. I figured it was probably nothing but best get it checked out....
I'm just wondering if anyone else is starting Paclitaxel? The worst thing so far about being diagnosed, apart from the all the tests, is the waiting! Waiting for results, waiting for hospital appointments etc etc. Now I'm just waiting for the side effects...
Hi, just wondering … does anyone have experience of having a blood test at the Christie. Do you have to book an appointment, or is it a walk-in service? Many thanks
Hello all i was diagnosed at 19 in 2007 with Hodgkins Lymphoma- cured and Melanoma in May 2022 which I have my last appointment for next months (struggling with this as I like the reassurance as I health anxiety ! ) I have been referred to the...
I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer on the 18th April, my head has been spinning since, I feel like I am having an out of body experience. Mastectomy is the next stage and I am terrified, may find out tomorrow when surgery will be, I just wanted...
Hi, I had my DMX with direct implant 8 days ago. I’m struggling a lot emotionally from how it looks and feels. My cancer side is actually ok, the shape, it’s a bit more swollen but I’d expect it’s from being more thorough in that breast. but my...
I had an appointment for an MRI with contrast yesterday. I've never had an MRI before. First, they couldn't get the canula into a vein, even though apparently, I had 'good veins' they just kept bouncing out of the way. Well, that was an experience...
Have just had 2nd EC cycle of 4. And will have 4 of Paclitaxel after that. After the first EC I have had a very tender vein. New vein used for 2nd, vein really did sting throughout the infusion. Poor nurse has to flush several times. I have been given...
There are lots of curiosities on the forum about usage of the cold cap so thought would share my experience so far. I have had three rounds of EC so far (started 9 weeks ago) - known to be one of the harshest on the hair loss. I know it’s 50/50 whether...
