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From waiting on Oncologist to start of treatment now...
Those that have been following my original post on waiting on oncologist will know the issues I was having in the lead up to my treatment. Recap - I was diagnosed with BC on 10th October 2017, lumpectomy performed on 17th October. Stressful wait in between for further information in regards to type of treatment and start…
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In an Unrelenting Journey....lets see whats the smallest thing that brightens your day?
I just wanted to shout out to everyone as we are all at different stages in this journey and I guess as Im recovering from surgery I'm thinking of all of you. Thought it would be great for us all..to share something good that we're grateful for in this moment...it's hard!!! Cant be positive all the time and the journey can…
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Capecitabine side effects - shaking and feeling weak
I am on 4th cycle of capecitabine, (had locoregional recurrence, surgery, radiation and now chemo), I have new symptoms and want to know if I should push through and complete the cycle or if I should stop early - and of course it is the weekend and I can't get on to my normal oncology nurse to ask. I called local hospital…
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Dealing with the side effects of anti-nausea meds.
Hi, So I'm on dexamethasone and metoclopramide for dealing with the nausea from AC. I'm 9 days in from my first round and have experienced the following: depression, mood swings, increased appetite, weight gain, bloated stomach area, general feeling of fogginess and in the days following chemo I found it hard to…
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Chemo is all done!
Yesterday I had my last dose of chemo! I have been feeling so excited knowing it's over, now to just get through the last lot of side effects from this infusion. the side effects are pretty full on for a few days between days 3-6 but i'm prepared for that anyway, I just work with the side effects & take each day as it…
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Swelling in legs after finishing 6mths of nab-Paclitaxel
I’m wondering if anyone else has experienced swelling in their ankles & legs after nab-Paclitaxel. My legs are rather wobbly as a result, not aided by neuropathy in my feet. I’m keeping active and walking every day and cycling most days. I also have an exercise / strengthening program developed for me by an exercise…
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Starting Chemo in two weeks
Hi Everyone, I go into hospital tomorrow to remove a triple negative tumor and lymph nodes in my right breast. Very devastated as I thought I had this. In Feb 2015 I had a double Mastectomy due to large amount of DCIS on right side. At that time I thought I was being a bit drastic but I just wanted it gone. After 2 weeks…
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Cycles/Rounds Chemo
Can someone explain what a cycle/round is in the Chemo world. I'm schedule for once a week for 12 week of Paclitaxel is this classed as one round or do they work in 4 weeks??
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BAD NEWS IS SO HARD TO SHARE
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in late May after an ultrasound as my breasts are too small for a mammogram. An ultrasound guided biopsy on the 2 tumours was done and I was told by my breast surgeon that I was inoperable but not untreatable. I then had a PET scan and an MRI which both the breast surgeon and oncologist…
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Paclitaxel & Herceptin
Hello Ladies, I am 5 weeks out from having a unilateral DEIP and was originally diagnosed with high grade DCIS. After mascetomy path results came back triple negative with 0.5mm of IDC. but after seeing my oncologist last week she has informed me that I'm now HER2+1(low level amplified). She said by having 3 weekly…
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Chemotherapy and Menopause
Hi all, I had four rounds of chemo from Jan to April. My period disappeared after my second chemo and hasn't come since. I am 43. Did any of you have this happen to you? If so, did the period ever return? Just wondering if I am already menopause lol. Thanks. xx