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Hello , this is my first time here , thank you to anyone who might have some advice or guidance for me I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and tomorrow I find out my treatment plan. It’s likely to be surgery , radiotherapy and chemo but not...
Hi I have been cold capping & had my first cycle of nab paclitaxol 2 weeks ago. My hair is falling out quite a lot & I am finding my scalp is quite sore & tender. Has anyone had this & any suggestions to help with the soreness? Thank you Lise...
Hi, I’ve been newly diagnosed with breast cancer and advised that a full mastectomy and potential reconstruction is my treatment path. I’ve been given the option of either a DIEP (so using tissue from my stomach) or LD (tissue from my back) flap reconstruction...
Hi is anyone on the same plan and how are u getting on with the side effects as im due to start on pac soon and very nervous about allergic reactions and side effects.
Hello, I’m recently diagnosed and due a lumpectomy soon and then radiotherapy starting in about 6 weeks. Expecting to be on Tamoxifen soon after that. I’d love to hear some positive stories about your experience with Tamoxifen or similar. There seems...
Hi all I’ve completed 4x EC and 2 of 4 Paclitaxel (all fortnightly) Ive cold capped throughout so far, and have done quite well with my hair. I had long, thick, wavy hair and have lost a lot all over quite a few patches on the crown, sides and above...
I have hadc2 cycles of Ec so far so good , i understand that it s accumulative nd could most likely get worse with the side effects . However i am more worried about paclitaxol which i will be going onto next as it is a two weekly dose and i know eople...
Hi guys, just wanted to see if anyone on a similar regimen with scalp cooling preserved any of the hair? I had my second dose of paclitaxel and the shedding is so bad I think I will lose all my hair. If you were on the same regimen did the shedding...
Chemotherapy done ️ surgery done ️ had lumpectomy and breast reduction at the same time. Told went well despise few issues during surgery on to radiotherapy next and 14 cycles of kadcyla im still feeling in a bit of limbo happy to hear good results of...
I have been diagnosed with breast cancer grade 3 HERS positive and have had MRI scans and PET scan. Having to wait 2 weeks for results and plan and am absolutely scared stiff especially as it’s a grade 3. Can anyone offer any advice as how to get through...
