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Hi, new to the Group with the above diagnosis. Surgery (mastectomy) scheduled for early April. Feeling a little overwhelmed at the moment!, although fairly calm. I'm sure I will have lots of questions ....eventually!
I have just finished 3x3 EC coped really well with that not many side effects, just started Docetaxel Thursday and woke up Friday feeling good considering, but come sat sun and today my muscles and joint are in pain even my neck and stomach, can someone...
Hi. Is there any one who can please help me. I was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer in April 21. I had lumpectomy. Radiotherapy and Hormone therapy for 5 years. I am taking Letrozol as I am going through the menopause but I really struggling with...
In the scheme of things this is a silly question and I'm a little embarrassed to ask but for all you lovely ladies who have gone through treatment and are out the other side 'How are your eyelashes?' I was diagnosed Nov 2015, had FEC T chemo, radio...
Hi has anyone been suffering from watery and sore eyes , this gas only just started and it is so annoying, where they water so much my eyelids then become sore ...any advice on this much appreciated ......thanks
My hair is just beginning to grow back after chemo, I’m due to continue with my targeted therapy tomorrow, 13 more sessions of Trastuzumab and Pertuzumab which I’ve only ever had with my Docetaxel. im reading conflicting information on whether I will...
Hi all, has anyone experienced black tongue due to chemotherapy? Its called tongue hyperpigmentation.Developed this on day 10 and was terrified. So checked up on line to. Please be aware that the article has some images of blackened tongues which some...
Hi, I had a lumpectomy and full lymph node removal last December amd then a re excision in February and I've had 3 rounds of EC chemotherapy so far. My 4th round has been delayed due to me having neutrapenic sepsis and spending 8 days in hospital. Last...
Hi - I finished chemo a month ago - I used the cold cap and it worked well, a bit thin on the crown and my hair is fine anyway so looks a bit thin overall too. Was thinking about getting it cut a bit shorter to try and make it look thicker - or is this...
Hi I'm BRCA2 positive and need to decide whether to go ahead with double masectomy and reconstructive surgery... I don't know anybody who has had this done, how on earth do you decide?
