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Hi everyone, I'm getting docetaxel at the moment and have really sore finger tips and nails also my toes have started going the same way. Has anyone got any advice on how to releave this. Thanks
Just had a few days away on my good week then started to feel a bit off on Thursday evening, got home last night night and did a test and it was positive, I’m due my 3rd cycle next Friday, I’m gutted if it has to be pushed back, not looking forward to...
Hi all, I hope everyone is doing ok x I just have a question, I went for a ct scan, waiting for the results, I have just had a call asking me to go and see the consultant in 2 weeks and I'm kind of thinking as a positive that it hasn't spread as they...
Hello guys its my first chemo on 28th i need some advice what to do after my first chemo..is it safe to take turmeric capsules and pepperine while on treatment? Thanks hope to get an answer
After a mastectomy in Dec 2019, I have worn various kinds of prothèses since. I am really struggling g in the intense heat - a sticky one doesn’t stick, a pocket one gets REALLY hot and damp, a knitted one doesn’t sit in place … am i alone with this ...
I was diagnosed in February with grade two breast cancer. The last 5 months my life my thoughts my fears my worries my anxiety and my confidence has been ruled by my diagnosis. My radio therapy has been pushed back a few times doe to an infection that...
Hi guys, Has anyone experienced non oral thrush with chemo? Had my first EC 10 days ago. Noticed some oral thrush, treated it with the Daktain oral gel. Tonight my bottom felt sore. Took a look. Big red rash, which to my trained mummy eye is thrush...
Am in the middle of chemo with a couple more to go. Last of six is in Aug. Diagnosed in Jan. There's a tiny bump on my shin bone which didn't used to be there. Is it possible for a tumour to actually grow while you're on chemo? Thanks.
Afternoon is any one else finding fingerprint scans don't work when you on chemotherapy I've had to rescan mine at least once a week on my phone which is frustrating as you go to confirm a bank transfers or similar were you need 2forms of ID and then...
Dear all, Hope you are all coping well. I am new to the site and looking to interact with all of you. I started 12 weekly Taxol last Thursday and just done the 2nd dose today. I live in Bromley (Kent). best Faye
