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Hi I was diagnosed on the 9th I have yet to see the oncologist and would like an insight as to what happens please?
Good morning. Just thought I’d say hi . Newly diagnosed triple negative breast cancer. Due to have lumpectomy and lymph node removal one 17th
Hi, is anyone else getting nose bleeds from having chemotherapy? I’ve also got very sore backs of my hands which is almost like prickly heat but trying not to scratch them is driving me mad. I was given cream/moisturiser but only lasts an hour tops.
Hey everyone, nice to meet you all. I’ve had a picc line inserted a few days ago and due to start my chemo next Weds. I’ve been advised to avoid lifting weights, repetitive movements of the arm due to the picc line…was wondering if anyone has experience...
I was diagnosed with TNBC following a routine mammogram and opted for a mastectomy first rather than chemotherapy first. I have had a Portacath fitted and am now having EC chemotherapy as belt and brace which I tolerated quite well. I was supposed to...
Has anyone had experience taking CBD drops (broad spectrum) for side effects of chemo? I’ve been given some by a FOAF who owns a CBD shop, I would like to try it particularly for nausea and apparently it can help with hair loss. Just cautious about it...
Has anyone received Enhertu as a treatment for triple negative breast cancer? My sister has metastatic TNBC and was diagnosed 5 years ago. She was told, only today, that in fact she is actually weakly positive for HER so Enhertu might be a good option...
Hi all i have had my yearly mammogram as I had breast cancer in left breast when I was 25 and had braca 1 gene at that time they only did a lumpectomy and found it had spread to 3 of my lymph nodes so tool all my lymph nodes out. Also 2 years later...
Hi all , I am fresh from a diagnosis yesterday with triple negative breast cancer . Still shocked to be honest . Treatment plan is surgery , chemo then radiation . have an appointment with the surgeon again on Tuesday to decide whether a lumpectomy...
My sister was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma last week and today the doctor called and said it is TNBC. I immediately googled it and its scary. What source has the best information regarding this type of cancer? How do we know she's getting...
