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Hi, I’ve had my first EC chemo and had the scalp cooling cap, and so far so good, have my second dose next Wednesday. To date I’ve not had any hair loss but today my scalp feels sore and itchy, has anyone else experienced this? Am hoping that I can retain...
Hi I’ve been diagnosed with grade one hormone sensitive breast cancer which will be treated with surgery followed by radiotherapy The next thing I’m told is then tamoxifen but as shallow as it probably seems I really don’t want to go on it. Overall...
Hi I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in June 21. I only had two chemos, which was ceased due to the tumor growing. I had a mastectomy, without reconstruction. The doctors confirmed that there was no response to chemo. 4 lymph nodes...
Hi, i was recently diagnosed with Breast cancer, I'm already living eith cancer after being diagnosed with a rare cancer called Gist (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours) last May, to then be told i had breast cancer as well was a bit of a shock as you can...
Hi gang, I guess this is my place to be for a while. I have been told I have Grade 2 Invasive Lobular cancer today and have been given a date for lumpectomy and auxillary node clearance. Ultrasound saw one affected node but guess there could be more....
Sad to say I'm joining this group I've just been diagnosed with stage 2b breast cancer and I don't know where to turn I overlooked the lump for weeks putting it down to a hormonal imbalance but now I'm scared
HI All I have just had my results after having chemo (EC & Docetaxol) then single mastectomy. Anyway, I had 9 lymph nodes removed and the cancer was still in 3 of them as the chemo hadn't had done its job on them so it looks like more chemo! I have a...
My question is ,is this treatment to much for my body when I can do nothing for myself while others can drive and work etc though.I’m not comparing myself as such just afraid it’s taking to much out of me.please let me know your thoughts or experiences...
Hello everyone. I am 46 years old (English but living in France) with a history of breast fistulas, recently diagnosed with grade 2 breast cancer, some lymph node incolvement and HER2 negative ER/PR positive. I think that’s right as I’m still waiting...
hi there, Am at my six month anniversary of being diagnosed, have had radiotherapy and now on: Leterazole, zolidex, denosimab, pregabolin, ibrance chemo, morphine ibuprofen and paracetamol for pain. How is every getting on with coping mechanisms...
