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Hi, Earlier this year I was diagnosed with TNBC this is the second time round for me. Last time I had a lumpectomy - grade 3 tumour, lymph nodes clear. After surgery I had chemo followed by radiotherapy…following this I had check ups for the following...
Hi Everyone This is my first time ever writing on something like this so bare with me. I'm Laura, 35 years old. Diagnosed 28th April. TNBC Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Grade 3. 2 nodes involved. I first felt my lump back on 1st April, contacted Doc...
My name is Sherrill and still reeling from my diagnosis. I am waiting for treatment to start on my ductal grade 3 tumour and the waiting is almost intolerable. The MDT are gong to tackle it head on with 6 months Chemo and I am wondering if I can do this...
Me again. Just got back from my oncology appointment. I've had 4 dox carb cycles. The last two were put back due to low white cells and then platelets playing up. My last two cycles will now be EC then surgery. Has anyone else had neojuvent chemo...
Could people tell me good and bad about this? My teeth are not very good and dentist won't see m at present although said they would if I am going for this. I read somewhere that if this is put into the blood slower it causes less pain- but my consutlant...
Hi everyone Can anyone advise me on any tips for bad taste in the mouth after having treatment with Docetaxel. It is my first dose and my mouth is very dry, with a bad taste and not feeling like eating anything. Thank you in advance. And hope everyone...
Sorry for spelling am in a rush. I wonder has anyone had it explained to them why they might have their chemo before surgery rather than after. I am having both but it seems some have surgery first. Is this a regional thing or is it a diagnosis...
Has anyone had hot flushes with their breast cancer POST menopause? CT and biopsies clear. Himalaya
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