Hi all, I am due to start Kadcyla on 8 December and wondered if anyone else is having this treatment and whether you are having any side effects.
Hi, I received confirmation of my mum’s biopsy next Thursday and very limited information. My mum appears to have secondaries in spine, shoulder and skull. Please can anyone share any experiences or advise? My mum will be so nervous and information...
My Mother has cancer and since being diagnosed March 2021 her mental health has got worse month by month. She is taking two types of anti depressants. She has had two long sessions of counselling. None of this has helped. she lost her husband(my Dad)...
Hello, I am struggling a lot. I was diagnosed with secondary metastatic breast cancer where it had spread to the bottom of my spine. I was given radiotherapy in December 2020 after having been diagnosed in October. I consider myself to have a brain tumour...
I finished my course of placltaxel weekly three weeks ago after 15 sessions and I am feeling very weak, lethargic, and have no energy. Is this normal or has anyone else felt like this? My tiredness and energy loss were getting quite bad towards the end...
Hi who has a portacath fitted in their chest and how do you get on with it? I’m finding sleeping difficult. Any tips would be great. Ty xx
Hi, I’ve had secondary for 6 years. Started in my bones and was stable for five years. Recently gone to my liver and tumour is growing. Been offered a trial which I’m going to try and get on. If I don’t get on trial then I’m either starting eribulim or...
My Mother has stopped taking Palbociclib. They lowered the dose until it was decided by my Mam to stop taking it. She felt she would have a better quality of life. Not long after taking it her husband/my Dad passed away. We weren’t expecting this and...
First time poster so I hope this is in the right place. My lovely mum has been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer having had surgery to remove a lump two years ago and being given the all clear. Unfortunately, she had a strange turn at the end of...
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