Hi, lots of words I had no idea existed 7 weeks ago! I’ve had my second oncologist appointment and after I get my appointment for SRS for a cerebella metastases I will begin chemo. Also I see EC in the comments what does that mean? Treatment will be...
I’ve had my lumpectomy and told that they were happy with the surgery and no further surgery was required. I’ve now been given an appointment with Oncologist but not till 16th July. I had a 12mm removal with nothing in the nodes, has anyone else had similar...
Just wanting some hope should my TNBC have spread to my lungs. Anyone out there with positive story or hope please
Hi does anyone else have hot sweats at night? I’m waking up soaking from head to toe. It’s very uncomfortable and not very pleasant for my partner either xx
Hi everyone, First time posting here! I was diagnosed in Feb with stage 2a, node negative tnbc. I had a tumour measuring approx 2.9cm. I had dose dense EC x 4 and noticed a definite change in the feel and size of the lump, as did my oncologist. Ultrasound...
Hi I am wondering if anyone has had the same treatment as me, and what experiences they have had with EC. I am starting my fourth cycle of pacli and carbo tomorrow, and then I will be 3 weekly EC for four cyles. I have been relatively ok with the pacli...
Hoping for some encouragement… Hi all. I’ve just come back from my first oncology appointment. My head’s in a total spin and I really just need to hopefully hear a bit of positivity and encouragement right now. CT scan has revealed potential nodules...
Hi everyone Just to cut a long story short ... I am about 7 weeks after my first Zoledronic Acid infusion, I have had absolutely no side effects until now I have been suffering severe bone pain in my left leg for about a week now and am taking paracetamol...
Have had surgery but need another operation to get bigger clear margin. It feels like I'm going back to square one. Just getting over the operation and two weeks to the next. As it's triple negative I still don't know if I'll need chemotherapy as well...
Hi all, For context, diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer and I have one affected lymph node. I currently undergoing on my second phase of chemotherapy (third round of EC) after completing phase one (taxol and carbo). I have been having immunotherapy...
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