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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...
Hi everyone. I have mets in my pelvis. I’ve been on letrozole and Ribociclib since August. My last scan in Nov showed regression. I had terrible pain until around mid October. Since then the pain has totally eased off and most days I don’t even take paracetamol...
Hi, A family member has just been diagnosed with secondary bone cancer - but we’re waiting to see a consultant and so have no treatment plan yet. Whilst waiting, is there any advice on how best to manage pain and any recommendations on diet for someone...
Hi, Can anyone give me some tips on how to manage fatigue? Would you recommend any particular supplements etc? I’m so tired all the time and hate feeling like this. many thanks
Has enhurtu been rejected my nhs because of the cost and what will second line treatment be? I’m having phesgo injections at moment and this was meant to be my second line treatment. So scared
Hello everyone, I’ve just had my 80th birthday. I’d like to be in touch with / learn about the experiences of people who have opted for palliative/quality of life over length of life and people who are in the pensioner or older age group Many thanks...
Hi, very new here and we are only 3 days into diagnosis, my sister is 42 with 2 beautiful daughters with the youngest being just 7. Has anyone had this diagnosis and on the other side living and thriving in life? I need hope so much, but I’m also a...
Hi I’m just wanting some advice please. My mam is taking IBRANCE chemo tablets along with Letrozole and metoclopramide for sickness but she is really exhausted, has no energy at all and is finding it difficult to do anything at all. Can anyone advise...
Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer. It has spread to my spine and my main issue is having trouble breathing if I do anything mildly exerting. my question is, with treatment does this improve? Has anyone else experienced...
Hi everyone I've just joined and learning to navigate this site/forums etc. Is their anything specific to Capecitabine for secondary BC? Thanks.
