I was fast tracked by my GP over three months ago with very high ALP and CA 15 3 markers. Bone scans found extensive bone abnormalities in femur pelvis and lumbar region with concerns for malignancy. I had invasive breast cancer 13 years ago with some...
Hi everyone I was diagnosed with metaplastic breast cancer last year, I had 10 rounds of chemotherapy which made the lump grow, followed by a masactomy and radiotherapy then I took capocatapine for 6 rounds. I thought I was cured as they got all the tumour...
Hi, My partner is having chemo for secondary breast cancer and has also been prescribed denosamab which is what we wanted. My question is will it make any difference if it is every 4 or 6 weeks? She has been prescribed every 6 weeks but we are not sure...
So I was diagnosed in 21and mets to bones in 23. Im currently taking capecitabine. In last few days my right arm between my inside elbow and arm pit is tingly. Its not painful but to touch is very sensitive. Theres not redness but feels a little warm...
My wife was admitted to hospital after suffering a severe reaction to her first paclitaxel to treat secondary BC that has metasasized to her lymph nodes and bladder resulting in a nephrostomy. Following CT and X-Rays, fluid was found on her right lung...
Hello everyone just joined.the group . Three years ago I was diagnosed with DCIS and had operation and in biopsy they didn’t find any cancerous cell so they suggest I shouldn’t take any further action apart from yearly checkup! four months ago I diagnosed...
Hi, my wife was first DX 10 years ago with primary BC, 2 lymph nodes affected. A lumpectomy, full lymph node removal, followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. 3 years ago, she noticed swelling on her neck, her doctor didn't take it serious until the...
For those ladies who have the above type of Breast cancer and have been on Fulvestrant, and had progression on their PET scan, what did you go onto next? I also have the ESR1 mutation and ATM. Thanks , best wishes to you all!!
Hello All, I’m at my wits end and just wondering how people have felt on Capecitabine? I’m constantly tired, slightly breathless and a fullness in my chest. Stabbing pains in the side on the left side on the chest, but I’ve been putting this down...
My mum has been told she has secondary breast cancer spread to lung. The hospital has decided the only appropriate treatment is some tablets to block the hormone which is causing the cancer. Mum has a cough and is breathless. I asked the consultant...
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