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I am having Paclitaxel and Trastuzumab treatment for early stage HER2 positive breast cancer. During the treatment I have had two episodes of pancreatitis, most likely caused by gall stones. Has anyone had pancreatitis during treatment?
I have got a date for the DEXA scan, a friend told me it's okay but the list of instructions seem a bit daunting to me! I'm really glad I have a date at last!
Where to start anyone else had a local recurrence and change? Secondly had all lymph nodes removed last time but was told will have armpit exploration at same time as mastectomy didn’t ask any questns as I didn’t have any at the time. Just wondering what...
Do you get measured for a bra before after breast surgery Also where do you get these bras
My mother in law is currently undergoing chemotherapy (Paclitaxel) and is really struggling to eat and has had severe diarrhoea for several weeks now. Does anyone have any advice on what she could do to control the diarrhoea or to keep hydrated and energy...
Hi so I am new around here. I was diagnosed with TNBC in October. I had spread to one lymph node, had breast conserving surgery and full node clearance on 27th October. I am starting chemo on Friday 4th December 6 sessions one every 3 weeks of FEC-T....
Hi. I am Faithfilly. I am a 48 year old wife & mummy and was told yesterday by my surgeon that I have tested positive for breast cancer. It is earth shattering news. I didn't want to hear that. Suddenly I am facing the great unknown and the journey begins...
Hi, Went to docs fews days ago were she felt 2 lumps and inflamed lymph nodes in right breast,I had been feeling a bit heavy in that area and uncomfortable but just put it down to menopause,I'm 46 years old,my breast is also a bit flaky but just thought...
Hi Everyone, I a, 4 weeks post surgery I had a mastecomy and immediate reconstruction with an implant. The first couple of weeks after I was very red and was on antibiotics for possible skin infection but it seemed to settle and the hardness softened...
Morning, thank you for all your replies and helpful comments with regards to reconstruction a lot of information to take in. Is there any ladies out there who have had implants? I’m hedging towards choosing implants but I will probably need radiotherapy...
