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Hello All, I have had 3 different types of breast cancer in the last seven yrs. The most recent kind showed up in my shoulder area entwined with nerves, very painful, but inoperable. Triple negative. I went through six months of chemo (for the 2nd...
Hi there Im a newbie here.. how's everyone? Id like to ask is there's anyone here who has been to this protocol? I just finished EC 4 rounds and the 4th one hits me pretty bad..im nauseated and felt tired for almost a week. Can you give me a headstart...
Hi, My best friend has just been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at age 28, with 2 small children. Our worlds have fallen apart. She is super human and so strong, but I am lucky to be her person and the one that she tends to be more vulnerable...
My 34 year old daughter ( mum of 2 little girls 5 and 3) has just been diagnosed with Triple negative cancer grade 3. We’re still coming to terms with it all and I’d like to know the best ways to support my beautiful girl. Any positive outcomes and similar...
Hi all, Do any of you know if it's okay for me to go 2atch my children swimming? I know they say to avoid pools etc. during treatment but I would be watching from behind a perspex window and would stay away from the changing rooms. My in-laws have taken...
I was diagnosed with TNBC in January and had a lumpectomy mid March. I was advised to have chemotherapy even though there were good margins and no lymph node involvement. Four week after operation I was just about to stsrt chemo and got an infection in...
I start chemo next week. 4 sessions at 2 weekly intervals. Then 12 weeks at weekly sessions. I feel overwhelmed. Any tips on managing this would be helpful
Well this has been a busy 4 days from installing a Picc line on Monday colonoscopy on Tuesday bloods Wednesday and today I have started the treatment. Took 4 hours but glad to be home feeling tired and a little light headed but ok. Sorry if I didn’t get...
I had a ct scan in April and a lump was discovered in my arm pit. After mammograms and biopsy it was confirmed as cancer. I saw An oncologist last week and he said it’s a triple negative stage 3. I had another ct scan with contrast on Saturday but awaiting...
Hi wondered if anyone had any tips for us please. I started chemo on EC on the 10th of May and 2 days ago my hair started to really fall out alot I normally have quite long hair and don't know whether to just go for it and shave it off or just let it...
