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I was due to start Capecitabine in a couple of weeks (19th June) but developed an abscess on a tooth so have had to have an extraction. My start date has now been put back to 17th July and I am worried that this will affect any benefit that the drug may...
I had a biopsy and CT scan and it seems it as spread to my chest wall they are having there discussions tomorrow about treatments Has anyone else had this The symptoms are right chest pains just started with a cough restricted movement Just wondering...
Hi everyone, this is my first post on here.. my partner was diagnosed with breast cancer around 2 years ago and had a mastectomy and we thought we were in the clear. November he was diagnosed with mets in his spine and pelvis, started treatment and with...
Has anyone on here had a ureteric stent fitted? If so please could you share your experiences. Thank you.
Hello fellow travellers im new to the forum after being diagnosed with mets breast cancer to bones in February 2023. Shell shocked as thought in December 22 I only had two small lesions in both boobs and was due for surgery, had similar treatment in...
Hi ladies, I’ve just noticed a rash under my nipple . (Size of a 50p lumpy and mottled ) do I need to get it checked out? I had my routine 3 mths y CT scan on Tuesday , if it was sinister, would it show on that ? …. I’m currently sec breast with spine...
Hi all, Hope you're all doing ok. I've just had my biopsy results from a rash on my mastectomy site. It turns out that the cancer is in my chest wall and has changed from HER positive to HER Negative. The treatment I am on is not working and I am...
Guess I'm just feeling sorry for myself, I have stage 4 breast cancer with mets in my lungs but I've refused treatment for my own reasons . I have however found out that no-one really cares what you're going through if your not undergoing treatment...
I was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in October..I’ve got my last chemo treatment on Friday and will continue on phesgo targeted therapy. I’m struggling with all this because I’ve got small children. Has anyone got any positive stories of phesgo...
recently been diagnosed with breast cancer which has gone on my spine I’m 42 with 7 children I start my chemotherapy next week.
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