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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, I am due to start Ribociclib with Fulvestrant monthly injections this week. I have read the information booklet on Ribociclib and Macmillan leaflet. Also the Fulvestrant Macmillan leaflet. Both of which mention the possibility of blood clots! ...
Hi Just started targeted therapy and fulvrstrant today. Just wondering if anyone has tried herbal medicine alongside, or if anyone has been advised not to? Very interested in it , but didn't know if good idea, or whether to ask professional advice...
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed in July 2021stage 4 and have been looking ever since for support for my partner but there seems to be very little available. I'm looking for a buddy for my girlfriend for sharing optimistic and mutual support with laughs...
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...
Hiya, my mum was diagnosed in 2020 with triple negative breast cancer. She finished treatment in April 2021, so 7 months ago. She has recently had a chesty cough and pain when breathing in. She had an X-ray and the doctor said she suspect pleurisy...
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...
