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Radiotherapy (5 weeks)
If you haven't been through it yet and are worried, please don't. It sounds much worse than it is. The receptionists, nurses and radiographers are really lovely. It doesn't hurt. It doesn't take long. I was in and out within an hour or less. My boob was a bit itchy throughout the treatment and became redder as the…
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New lump (in armpit, other side)
Hi all - I have noticed a tender lump in my armpit on the side where I didn’t have breast cancer (though I did end up having a double mastectomy and reconstruction). This surgery was last year. I have a GP appointment on the weekend and will ask for ultrasound referral. It was not picked up in my Nov 2024 ultrasound and I…
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Breakthrough bleed after first dose???
Hi all, after finishing 15 rounds of radiation therapy, i took my first dose on tamoxifen at 10am this morning, only to develop a breakthrough bleed by 5pm. I am perimenopaul and my last period was in Nov 24. I will be contacting the Doctor tomorrow but has anyone experienced this? Do these bleeds stop on their own? Thank…
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To Chemo or Not to Chemo
Hi everyone, Im 8 weeks post surgery (lumpectomy for ILC). I transferred from Peter Mac to my local public hospital under the impression i’d be doing Radiation.. moving between hospitals has lengthened my time waiting for treatment. After both multidisciplinary meetings, both medical teams have recommended chemotherapy.…
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Early Breast Cancer Treatment Decision
Hi All, I recently was diagnosed with early breast cancer (stage 1, grade 2, HER Negative, Estrogen & Prog positive, no lymph nodes involve) three weeks ago I had a double mastectomy with tissue expanders for reconstruction. I now need to choose my treatment for post surgery. For my particular case the percentage for…
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How long the side effects can last?
Dear Ladies, can anyone share their experiences or insights on the duration of side effects after discontinuing aromatase inhibitors? It has been over a month since I stopped taking Anastrozole, yet I'm still experiencing side effects.
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Late onset side effects of radiation.
Has anyone got esophogitis from breast radiation? I’m thinking it could be what I have.
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Hyperbaric oxygen treatment (to aid in healing injuries, even pain.)
An Ipswich grandmother left with debilitating pain after radiation for her breast cancer treatment has revealed the unconventional way she finally found relief - without costing her a cent. Some (not all) clinics are covered by Medicare.…
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Anyone on T-DMI (trastuzumab emtansine) chemo ,early BC no metastases
Oncologist has just mentioned this to me ( will discuss more fully after radiation) I had early BC diagnosed June 20, chemo x AC then chemo x Taxcel. Surgery jan 21 with lumpectomy, clear margins, no lymph nodes involved -all clear. At pathology hardly any evidence of cancer in tumour knew I was to have further herceptin…
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Low Vitamin D level
Hello everyone, I had my second AC treatment yesterday and got the result of a Vitamin D blood test which showed my level was 37 which is low. I now have to start on a massive dose of Vitamin D made up by a compound chemist. Has anyone else had this problem? I would be interested to hear. Thank you.
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How did you feel on weekly Paclitaxel
I have finished 4 rounds of dose dense AC, I have managed but it’s been a tough ride. I am about to start weekly Paclitaxel and wondering how others managed on that drug. Did you feel okay for most part, were daily activities manageable, did you feel okay driving ? Thanks for advice, I am hoping to manage this next bit…
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HER2+ ER+ - huge side effects
Hi I was diagnosed with HER2 positive and estrogen positive breast cancer in October 24 Am having chemo / Herceptin - perjeta weekly until 20/1 then prob surgery end of February. As I’m older 73 am so worried about survival rates and if the treatment will work I’ve had no ultrasound or anything to see if the tumour has…
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Mouth sore, tongue sore and nausea...any suggestions?
I am using nilstat, biotene, bi-carb and salt...some relief but open to any advice. Nausea - is wanting to stick around. I really donʻt want to take any more medication. Have focused on breathing, mindfulness, qi gong, walking, music. My fluid intakes have missed a few beats too. Itʻs only a hurdle, will get over it...yes?
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Understanding Ki67 index
Hello, I was diagnosed with breast cancer in October and had single mastectomy on 20/11. It came back as Stage 2A, HR+ HER- , grade 3, 2.7cm, no lymph node involvement, clear margins. Surgeon initially told me I wouldn’t require chemo but I saw the oncologist on Monday and she has advised otherwise. Today I was further…
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Chemotherapy and Invisalign
Hi, maybe an unusual question…wondering if there is anyone who was undergoing Invisalign treatment when diagnosed and then required to do chemo? I’m about halfway through my Invisalign treatment . What did you have to do about the Invisalign? I’m assuming stop it? can you then go back to it? My ortho is away until 13…