Is anyone only receiving palliative care and if so what is your experience of it ? ️
Hello online friends. I was diagnosed with bone metastasis in May 2023, and am on ribociclib + letrozole. I've had 5 hospital admissions with severe infections, cellulitis, gastritis, and uti with kidney involvement x2. I've had so many antibiotics...
Hi. I am about to start Docetaxel chemo again. I had a bit of brake as first cancer treatment was over 4years ago so a bit blurry memory. Does anyone had 6round of only Docetaxel and what was your hair situation?? Just wondering if I should shave it...
Like to hear stories of ladies still on first line treatment after being diagnosed with secondary breast cancer and are living life to full? Love to you all.. your all amazing ️
Hello, Sorry if you’re reading this….you’ve been on a journey you didn’t want to go on and it takes us all so so differently. My journey has taken me to a high risk group after group 3 breast cancer. I had brilliant treatment from Maidstone and Tunbridge...
I had breast cancer October 2021. Lump removed, radiotherapy but no chemo. I discovered a lump in my neck, went to my GP who did urgent referral to ENT on Feb 1st. Since then I have had to chase EVERY appointment and finally had a biopsy and CT scan which...
Hi everyone I've just completed my 4th Cycle of Capecitabine. I've recently noticed that speaking is weird, like I'm losing my voice, also weight gain. Are these known S/E of the meds? I've had a look but there seems to be a massive list covering...
So today I was told my liver was in complete response, so happy after a very long emotional day, I had talk therapy then my phesgo injections and then to be told this news at the end of the day. Wondering now if they will do a mastectomy and then guess...
Hi. I am now almost 7 years clear from bilateral breast cancer. In the last 6 weeks I’ve started feeling as if there is something between my ribs and when I sit down I can feel it more. I can’t see or feel any lumps. In the last 2 weeks I’ve started suffering...
I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer just before Christmas and just found out on Friday that the 'suspicious' areas seen on my pelvis on various scans are cancer too. Mastectomy is no longer on the cards and I'm due to see an oncologist on Friday...
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