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Hi there, I was diagnosed in January with IDC 3cm tumor and 1 sentinel glad with 5mm met. My doctor said it's localised I've had a lumpectomy and started the 1st of 4 AC's to be follwed by taxol every week for 12 weeks. After my first AC last week I became extremely unwell 3 days after and was diagnosed with septicaemia I became extremely unwell and am currently in hospital and will be for another few days at the least. My 2nd chemo can now not take place obviously. Has anybody had anything similar happen to them ? Im so upset as I follwed everything they said to the letter but this has happened. They cannot find the source of the infection which is worrying. I'm 56 and in general good health. Any advice or similar problem I would much appreciate to hear.

Hi I've been on tamoxifen for 6 weeks. 4 weeks on 10mg and 2 on 20mg. Since upping the dose I'm struggling with side effects. Acid reflux very extensive skin rash fatigue sweats flushes. I have read online but mostly on UK forums that changing brands sometimes helps. I'm on rexa brand just wondering if anyone has experience of this working with brands in Ireland. I'm contemplating going back to pharmacy to see if they will swap a packet but I don't know of any other brands. Anyone done this?

Hi I am due to start 21 session so of radiotherapy next week. My margins were close and near the chest wall hence radiotherapy. However I was so disheartened to find out that capsular contracture is a possibility. Have you experienced this after radiotherapy or did you manage to avoid it ?

Hello. I've had my chemo and my surgery. Now tomorrow I start my herceptin. Its a shot in the thigh every 3 weeks. Can anyone tell me what to expect? Are there any side effects? Will I need to remove my trousers? Thankyou

Has anyone been able to get access to Abemaciclib? It is not yet approved for reimbursement by the HSE but I wondered if anyone has been able to get it prescribed privately. I think it costs about €3k a month.

I've been living with stage four positive breast cancer for 4 years now my cancer has mutated to triple-negative and I cannot be treated with Pembrolizumab. Looking for people to talk i

Hi everyone I'm looking for advice please. Last Tuesday I found a lump in my right breast. I went to my GP the next day. She found another lump in the same breast. I'm almost 40. I don't have any children. I've been referred to Beaumont clinic but In all honesty I'm terrified. Whenever I'm alone my head starts spinning to worst case scenario. Husband is very supportive but I'm trying to hide my fear from him. Does any have a rough idea of wait times for Beaumont? I'm driving myself crazy here. I tried ringing but no joy. Thank you

Hi there Does anyone know if the hair loss is severe on this chemo? Do Mater Public do cold cap? thanks x

Hi I'm 16 yrs old. When i lift up my arm on my right breast around my nipple the skin puckers. Today I noticed that by my underarm my skin is dimpling/puckering now. My right breast is also more larger and veinier than my left. My grandma also had breast cancer I know it's rare to have breast cancer this young but should I be concerned?

Good Afternoon, i have had a double masectomy, and have two prosthesis i find them very heavy and hot can someone recommend a lighter one please.