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Hi all, five weeks ago I went to my gp with pain in my ribs and was immediately referred to breast surgeon as I had primary breast cancer 12 years ago. The service so far has been excellent I had my bone scan and initial diagnosis really quickly. I have...
Hi all I had bone biopsy from the hip yesterday and have to admit I was a bit nervous. I just wanted to say what a positive experience it was. I had a local and some sedation and remember no pain. It is a little sore now but really not bothering me. So...
Just got out of worthing hospital after a wait of 2 weeks of thinking my wife had a beine lump ( spelling sorry ) told at 4 o’clock this evening my wife’s got breast cancer she’s so strong and just saying it’s going to be a ruff ride , we have a 7...
I am secondary HER2+ (liver mets), I have had 33 3-weekly treatments so far...I think I have a worse reaction to the new injectable drug (Phesgo) or maybe its just the toxicity that has built up through use over time? After every treatment I get a massive...
hi, Has anyone been to Europe recently? Who did you get to insure you? Looking for advice on who to go to for insurance. Thanks
Hello, first time joining and posting in group. Just diagnosed and chemo starts in 2 days. Living alone this is hard in the long, dark, wee hours and I'm panicking with not breathing properly, it seems to have gotten worse these last 2 weeks, is this...
Recently been told latest chemo not working. They want to try Eribulin this time but reckon not many more to try. I had an allergic reaction to Paclitaxol so got put on Abraxane & as that’s not working just after 2 cycles at 80% strength they’re now looking...
Hi everyone, hope you're all doing well. On the 19th of April after weeks of tests my mum was diagnosed with breast cancer that has spread to both of her lungs. It started with her having pains in the middle of her chest in February so she was given...
Recent MRI with contrast shows new lesions in my brain (Cerebellum). I desperately need advise from anyone in similar situation please. What treatment did you have, has it shrunk tumours, anything. I’ve been advised to have Capecitabine chemo but I...
I'm about to start having zoledronic acid infusions next month and then every 3 months. Instead of Denosumab every month. Is anyone else having this and how are you feeling?. Is there any side effects I should look out for?.
