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Radiation Itch
Hello wise ones, I’m 9 treatments down and of course at the start of the weekend I’ve developed an itch and my breast is starting to get tiny red dots on it. I’m using StrataXRT twice a day as recomm...
DebG15
11 days ago
pain
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Neuropathy - pins and needles after radiotherapy
Hello Peoples. I see that Neuropathy is common for chemo or drug treatment - but has anyone had Neuropathy after Radiotherapy? I had Radiotherapy for DCIS - it finished 4 months ago - but I have ha...
Posi
17 days ago
peripheral neuropathy
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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...
Beckyvdb
29 days ago
be-uplifted
early-breast-cancer
menopause
mental-health
radiotherapy
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My armpits feel like they are coated with ADHESIVE!
Hello, I had a mastectomy and lymph node removal two weeks ago . The last few days the most annoying side effect, my armpits feel quite sticky. I have regularly cleaned, tried using and not using deo...
melbgirl74
31 days ago
lymph-nodes
masectomy
side-effects
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Post chemo / zoladex & letrazole side effects (hoping for some hope - please!)
Hello ladies, I finished 6 months of chemo (doxy then paclitaxcel) recently and then started on zoladex and letrazole last week. I am feeling VERY anxious all the time, very tired and flat - ...
SoloDogMum
2 months ago
anxiety
depression
Fatigue
hot flushes
joint pain
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Starting chemo this week: Doxorubicin, Cyclophosphamide and Pegfilgrastim then Paclitaxel
Hello everyone, this week I start chemo. As I understand it, 4 cycles of Doxorubicin, Cyclophosphamide and Pegfilgrastim then 12 cycles of Paclitaxel. I am looking for any advice and tips on how to ge...
sunrise_sunset
2 months ago
chemotherapy-side-effects
hair-loss
paclitaxel
peripheral-neuropathy
tips
252Views
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Tamoxifen taking it 10 years after surgery?
hi wondering if anyone is in similar situation? I had cancer 10 years ago & mastectomy. no chemo or radiation. Tamoxifen was discussed as an option. choice was mine as it was considered borderline. I...
10years
5 months ago
tamoxifen
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Bone and join pain side effects of chemotherapy
Hi, I’m new to this group and have only just started chemotherapy. I’m experiencing strong bone and joint pain from the chemo and wondering if anyone could suggest ways to minimise this. I’m taking P...
Anna25
6 months ago
chemotherapy-side-effects
pain
329Views
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11Comments
Abemaciclib Verezenio side effects
Hi Ladies, I have recently started on Letrizole/Hormone Therapy, and Verenio / Abemaciclib and am struggling with the side effects. I am in the fortunate position in that both these drugs are bein...
Jenni22
6 months ago
breast-cancer-trials
side-effects
709Views
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22Comments
Scar Tissue
Hello Members, I am new here. I had bc in my left breast in 2018. After 18 rounds of radiation I was all clear. I am just wondering whether anyone else here has pain that radiates from under thei...
jenott
10 months ago
radiation
research
side effects
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13Comments
Joint pain, muscle stiffness
Hi all I am 5 weeks post radiation for invasive lobul ar carcinoma. 6 lymph nodes removed. I am on letrizole. I started getting joint pain and muscle stiffness in my knees shoulders hips and muscle t...
OTISMYCAT
10 months ago
side-effects
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17Comments
Neuropathy in feet - any advice? TNBC
Hi everyone I've TNBC and am 6 treatments down with the first Carbo/Taxel/immunotherapy regime. For part of my infusions, they put cold gloves on my hands to reduce the risk of neuropathy there, b...
KRW
11 months ago
chemotherapy-side-effects
neo-adjuvant-chemotherapy
peripheral-neuropathy
triple-negative-breast-cancer
363Views
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15Comments
Late onset side effects of radiation.
Has anyone got esophogitis from breast radiation? I’m thinking it could be what I have.
LibbyA
12 months ago
radiation
side-effects
151Views
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2Comments
Caps with 'fake hair' to wear , during/post chemo
On Xmas Day, I was at a restaurant for lunch with friends & one person was wearing the 'middle' cap below - and it looked really cool!! They are available on ebay & Temu etc I am sure there are...
arpie
12 months ago
hair-loss
240Views
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6Comments
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, ...
Tasia
12 months ago
mouth-care
490Views
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30Comments
New treatments being researched all the time
My amazing nephew in Ireland is involved in this research. Hopefully another hair saving treatment for the future, without the freezing temp.
Katie46
2 years ago
hair-loss
29Views
1like
0Comments
Pain meds post mastectomy
Hi everyone, I’m 2 weeks post mastectomy and wondering how long you needed your pain meds for? I’m still taking 2 Panadol & 1 Neurofen every 8 hours & still getting pain/tightness in arm/chest is this...
khill72
2 years ago
pain
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4Comments
“Burning” feet
I finished chemo 10 weeks ago but my feet continue to burn to the extent that walking is painful and the pain never eases. Fingers tingle but bearable. No pain killers have helped neither has massage....
Barks34
2 years ago
chemotherapy
side-effects
295Views
0likes
15Comments
Ribociclib Side Effects
Good morning, Sharing my experience with Ribociclib for early stage BC. (Diagnosis Nov 23, Stage 2B, Grade 2, WLE, Rads and then Letrozole / Ribo / Zometa / monthly zoladex) I had been on the Ribo...
cactusk
2 years ago
ribociclib
side-effects
120Views
0likes
2Comments
Paclitaxol and neuropathy - decision to stop
Hi there, What are people’s experience with weekly taxol treatment and neuropathy? I’m currently having weekly taxol + Herceptin for a recurrence of HER2+ BC. I’ve manage to do 8 taxol infusio...
ScotinAus
2 years ago
paclitaxel
peripheral-neuropathy
side-effects
110Views
0likes
6Comments

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