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Hi in 2017 I had breast cancer I lost my left breast and coped relatively well with that and all my treatment... 5 weeks ago I had a biopsy done of my left eye orbit and was told 2 weeks later that I have metastic breast cancer... (Seems weird saying...
I been depressed this week and have felt very down and lonely and tonight my husband had said “what’s the point of surviving for the next 10 years if you are going to feel depressed all the time? An he also said he wants me back the way I was before my...
Hi I'm new to this forum. Had rib metastasis for 18 months, current letrozole not working, been offered chemo (tablet) but I'm very reluctant as I've had a good few infections already this year and I'm pretty drained so don't want to take the risk. I...
I have just come to the end of 6 cycles of Docetaxel and am continuing with hormone injections three weekly. I now have a dull ache in the bottom of my rib cage. I am terrified that my plurel infusion, which caused my diagnosis of Secondary breast cancer...
Hello everyone.. Not an easy topic for anyone and I am not planning to dash off any time soon but fully aware my life expectations are shorter th3n i would wish foelr and have some idea of a time after a discussion with specialist.. although No one...
My current Endocrine treatment ( Abemaciclib & Fulvestrant) isn’t working anymore & my cancer has spread. I need to decide on a new Endocrine treatment, between Letrazole or Exemestane. Does anyone have any experience of either or any advise please.
Hi all - I'm an 11-year BC survivor and am currently 52 and have been on this site for 7 years. I was ER+/PR+ with a Grade 3 tumor, no lymph node involvement and had a double mx with reconstruction. I opted out of chemo at the last minute because my oncotype...
Does anyone out there have small kids ? Mine are 12 and 6 , what support have u found and if so r they helpful , my little boy is struggling ? Thanks
Hi I’m due to have my last chemo treatment next week after 6 months of weekly paclitaxil. I’ve been really fortunate to not have had any side effects and my scans @ 3months were positive. Now I’m absolutely petrified to have my next scans I feel kind...
Hi pleased to meet you all. I am on fazlodex injections now as all other meds have failed. Has it worked for anyone as I seem to be growing more tumors in armpit. Early days for this med for me but would like some positive replies. Thanks.
