Breast Cancer Now Forum

Cazza36 Hope you don't mind me asking but how was your secondary diagnosed did you have any symptoms. I have been suffering with an ach in my right shoulder for two months had an x ray but my doctor said everything ok.i know that thid can be a sign of liver disease ... View more

The first time I had chemo I developed cellulitis in my left boob and some lymphedema. I was on intravenous antibiotics as I was in hospital with low neutrophils.After the infection went I saw the lymphedema nurse who showed me how to take it up with kinisia tape which I used for a couple of months and it cleared up ... View more

I have been on letrozole for three years and I prefer the teva brand and always ask for it on my prescription but lately its been pot luck what I get I don't think it is the availability its the cost the chemist tends to purchase the cheapest ... View more

I had the steroids the day before chemo and then for a further two days(four tablets twice a day) I also had anti sickness tablets if I needed them. I was usually constipated for a few days after but found that prune juice worked. I had the injections to boost the white blood for seven days starting three days after chemo my son did them for me. The first couple made me ache a little but no major problems.   I slept a lot you ust have to listen to your body.   I lost all my hair a couple of weeks after my first chemo.     ... View more

I have just finished four chemos of TC and for the first two I ended up in hospital for a week as I was neutropenic.No 2 and 3 I had inections at home to boost the white blood cell and they mad a big difference I was fine.So there is no need to suffer.I was grade 3 and no nodes and improved chances by five percent but as I was triple negative I decided to have the chemo any chance is worth taking.   You may be fine as others on my face book group have had it and the have been on. At the end of the day it is a personal decision.   Good luck ... View more

I know  what you mean about that taste buds I had my last chemo two weeks ago and still everything seems to have a metalic taste,its been the same since the first one. Glass of white wine tasted horrible and strawberries are terrible.     ... View more

I had a lumpectomy and a reductions in one side as he wouldn't do the other side till after radiotherapy as it can change slightly.   I am pleases with the size but it is very lumpy with the necrosis which is where there are lumps of fat. I have to go back to see the specialist in Dec to sort out the other side .   I had a large bust and am only five foot two so I would imagine that the rreduction would make your life easier and you could choose your size       ... View more

Just slap on plenty of sun cream I did today and it was much cooler dont worry what other people think ... View more

Hi everone   Ended up once again in hospital for a week after second chemo and once again line was infected and had to have it removed. White cells down to nil   Should be have chemo on wednesday but will be seeing oncologist as it is not possible to use my veins. Waiting to see what he can suggest.   Fed up just want to get chemo finished .Only having four but it seems to be taking for every.     ... View more

Hi hunnibee I had really bad ingestion after my chemo and couldn't eat anything my consultant has given me some tablets for my next chemo . ... View more

Hi everyone Just had my second central line fitted yesterday as the first one got infected waited from ten o clock and went down at five more painfull than the first as it was in a different place finally putting the last stich in and he punctured the line It had to come out and start all over again it took almost two hours them they said I would have to stay overnight. Been to see onc at an other hospital today but at least they provided transport only to be told they hadn't arranged my chemo as they thought I would not be well enough so its next week. Got home and discovered my line was bleeding do its back tomorrow to get dressing changed. Good job the sun is shinning ... View more

Hi Everyone,   Just got out of hospital today after a weeks stay   Had my TC chemo on wed 1st April was ok till Sunday then was extremey tired didn't feel any better and ended up in hospital on Wednesday night,my neutrophils were nil . They discovered that my pic line was infected (after three weeks and one treatment) so i have had to have it removed and will be getting another one in. Been pumped full of antibiotics and just beginning to feel normal again. Should be having my next chemo next wednesday but will have to wait and see what they say, if you think you may be ill or just don't feel well get in touch with your chemo unit straight away.                 ... View more

Hi tussie Joint Pain kicked in on sat night ached all over have plenty of painkillers spent the past two days sleeping but beginning to feel normal again just had some chockices as mouth is a little sore.just take it easy ... View more

Four days after my first tc chemo not feeling good today aches n pains and it's a lovely sunny day what a waste but I have have a lovely weekend with my family so I am going to take it easy ... View more

Had my first of four treatment today having TC. This is my second time with bc had it in my left side three year's ago and now a new lump in the right side.Its triple negative this time the other side was estrogen positive so its a new cancer and has not spread .Have to look at all the positives.I have had a central line fitted as my veins were not good and it made it so much easier. Off now for a rest ... View more

I had six sessions of EC last time.   They will not give you the e part again as it can affect your heart   ... View more

Had my appointment with second oncologist and she was lovely a complete opposite to the first one. She gave me all the facts and said that it would improve my chances by five percent. As I have had chemo before it was a difficult decision to make but I have decided to have the chemo. Four sessions of TC and I will have a central line in as my veins are kaput. Just waiting now for appts for ecg and to get the line in.   Breast still healing as I had a breast reduction at the same time but only on one side will get the other done after all the treatment is finished as radiotherapy tends to shrink them.   It just doesn't seem real.   ... View more

Hi gazzlyn I think I still feel numb it just doesn't feel real. Its not fair but there is nothing I can do about . At least I know that they have taken the cancer out. Its going to be a long hard year but we will get there Take care ... View more