Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi lovely people,  I’m starting weekly Paclitaxel (for 12wks) and Herceptin on Mon 21st Sept.  BC is Stage 1 er+ and Her2+  Anyone have experience with weekly Paclitaxel? Tips and advice welcome as I will be juggling a 4yr and 17yrs old At the same time!  Thank you xx ... View more

Hi there, I was diagnosed on 31st July with 16mm Invasive IDC Grade 3 tumor ER+ and HER2+. I had a lumpectomy on Monday and now waiting for final results. Waiting for results is just the worst! Feeling really anxious.  I’ve been feeling so tired and had a headache since surgery but my boob seems to be healing well.  I was prescribed Letrozole on diagnosis as my operation was originally booked for the end of Sept but I managed to have the operation earlier via private healthcare.  Just reaching out as feeling really overwhelmed and anxious. I’m 42yrs and no family history so it’s come as a shock. Im not sure if ‘other‘ symptoms I’m having is because of Letrozole, BC, surgery or worry... I went to the GP quite some time ago about the lump in my breast and he told me it was nothing to worry about. I’m now not sure if this is the same lump or something different. My mind is all over the place... Just feeling the need to reach out xx         ... View more

Hello there, I’m new to this forum... Im 42 and on Friday I was diagnosed with IDC grade 3 tumor ER+ and HER2+.  Im having an op on 17th Aug to have the tumor removed but I’ve been told I will need Chemo as I’m HER2+. Im now connecting all the symptoms, tiredness, headaches etc I experienced during lockdown to the BC.    I feel sick with worry, not sleeping etc while juggling a 17yr old and 4yr old.  Any kind words or support welcomed x ... View more