Hello everyone. I was told yesterday that I have SBC in my left lung following bloods, PET scan and endoscopy. At the end of Nov I found that my left collarbone lymph node was swollen and after a trip to the GP and then my BC unit, found myself back...
I am 63 years old and was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in January 2019 I know my diagnosis is terminal. Such a hard word to accept but accept it I have. I am on a trial drug Ribiciclin, it holds the cancer and prevents spreading. I'm not so...
I have PET scan today and start chemo tomorrow which I am very apprehensive about. I had an hour long call from the chemo nurse yesterday giving me all the advice around side effects which has left me very scared about what to expect going forward. At...
Just returned from having my first set of Fulvestrant injections at LRI. Felt very nervous after hearing how uncomfortable they can be, but very happy to say apart from the initial needle scratch. I didnt feel anything I go back in 2 weeks for next...
Hi, Newly diagnosed following mammogram/biopsy grade 2 bilateral breast cancer in breast tissue and lymph node. My thoughts ok, so this isnt good but I will get through this! MRI and CT scans show its already spread to Sternun, stage 4 non curable!...
Hi, I'm new to the group. First diagnosis 2013, second 2018, secondary Jan 2020. I'm on ribociclib and fulvestrant, been getting on fine. Now diagnosed with pleural effusion, anybody with experience, advice, wisdom - it would be much appreciated
Hello everyone I was diagnosed with breast cancer 4 weeks ago which was very traumatic I went through some tests and it was discovered that the cancer has spread to my bones which means I have secondary cancer it’s really went me in to a complete break...
After having my injections for first time yesterday which appeared fine and pretty painless. When I went to bed I really did feel like I had been kicked by a horse, but the worse after effect is the smell. Sorry to mention it but has anyone else noticed...
Are the injections painful? 1-2 minutes for each buttock sounds horrendous. My oncologist is discussing whether to change my regime to Fulvestrant and Abemaciclib instead of Letrozole and Palbociclib, which I have been on for a year.
Morning all, newly diagnosed. firstly with a lump in left breast, biopsy done 10days wait to be told yes beast cancer treatment planned. chemo radio then surgery. But pet scan was needed results in 7days later consultant seen. Unfortunately has spread...
