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I'm due to have surgery at the weekend to remove a tumour from a lymph node (I was under the impression I had had a complete clearance the first time, but seems not!). I may have chemo and/or radiotherapy after but not sure yet. I am 20 months on from...
Hi everyone I'm new here as I know at some point everyone was. I am 71 years young and newly diagnosed. I started chemo 10 days ago and am suffering from multiple side effects which as I'm a strong person I thought I could cope with but I hate to...
Hi, I had my second dose of EC yesterday and already I’m feeling tired and lethargic. I have 1 dose every 3weeks until December. I’m finding the side affects are worse on this than paclitaxel and carboplatin. Does anybody get dreadful heart burn and reflux...
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I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer stage 3 in March this year. I’ve had 6 rounds of chemo and lumpectomy and lymph nodes removed. . Now waiting for CT scan before having 5 lots of Radiotherapy. Then have to have 6 months oral chemotherapy...
Hi I am due to have surgery soon but at the stage of ultrasound then surgical team talk. I have always wanted to have mastectomy with my own tissue reconstruction and no radiotherapy. Nurse today said what about implant. I dont know much about that. I...
Hi Does anyone know if there is a stage 4 tnbc group on here? I have searched but nothing. The stage 4 BC group is good but looking for specifics to mTNBC. Thanks
I am 81 and usually fit and well. I had a lumpectomy in August with no lymph or surrounding tissue cancer involvement. My cancer is grade 3 Triple negative. I saw the Oncologist yesterday who totally confused me with his use of the Predict Tool. I was...
I’m starting first first chemo next week, please advice. Thanks
Currently taking CAPE tablets and skin fine but find I ache all over, especially in my Back. I wouldn’t say it hurts just aches and I feel like I’m generally falling apart!! I’m only 43. Liver also up and down but was on Iv chemo. Anyone share their...
