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Hi anyone out there have the above test done? I recently got results back and I fall into the middle grey area, do I have chemo or not, choice is up to me, a nightmare. Currently there is inconclusive evidence to show it works for those who fall into the middle bracket. Any takers. Mimi

Just wondering if anyone is starting chemo this month. Just had first infusion on Monday 3rd and was surprised the infusion only lasted 45 mins. Didn't think too much about it at the time, but, reading other forums for diagnosis same as mine, the infusions were 2 hours plus. Anyone shed any light please? Also thinking (not complaining!)whether that is contributing to side effects so far only mild fatigue? Maybe I'm jinxing myself and will be hit by the mother load on day 5.....yikes! Oh and appetite through the roof! Like "hangover belly" constantly! Was told that might be the steroids and should calm down. Here's hoping. But I suppose if the chemo does its thing, I'll deal with a few extra lbs and baldness.

pain in my hands and feet is unreal I was plagued by constant pain in my hands and feet when standing or resting. Burning sensations, electric shocks and feelings of sharp objects sticking into me. Everynight I'd spend hours trying to get to sleep. I have severe neuropathy, then out of the blue, , my eye lashes fell out and the pain in my hands and feet escalated drastically I was prescribed Lyrica. This removes the pain but does not repair the damage done by the chemo. I was very concerned about the side effects, especially the dizziness, as I am pretty unstable for a few minutes when I stand up. I was terrified of having a bad fall and ending up worse off. I am on lyrica for years any way but not helping this pain my liver is fine but they had to rule it out got home from hospital at 6pm long day again my chemo is stopped my body cant take the toxins anymore back 3 weeks hoping then I can have surgery has been very tough onn me since I started my oncologist said she needs time to talk things over with my surgeon I got some answers today I am high risk for the reacurance and it comes back in the lungs she finally told me today spoke to all my family and they cant handle it so I really am having a tough time have been so sick now I just have to wait cancer of the breast my cancer is called triple negative is the name of it if you want to look it up I know and it wont get better till they decide what to do now I had a lot of bad days and on the bed a lot as my mobilty went so I can barely walk but I have a wheel chair and a walking frame to help me they gave me 3 TC 1 ac AND 1 TAXOL I am having my sugery on wednsday 12th this week having one breast off cant have Re construction Dx 4/19/2012, IDC, 6cm+, Grade 3, ER-/PR-, HER2- Dx 4/19/2012, IDC, 6cm, Stage II Chemotherapy Taxotere

Hi all I've had the 4 AC treatments and am changing to Ta*ol on wednesday. Now I'm terrified all over again! I had got used to the pattern with the AC. The doctor said the ta*ol may not be as sickening but there could be 'other side effects'. I was afraid to ask what! But of course I looked up the net, bad idea. Could anyone calm me down before Wed? Thanks girls. Josephine

Hi ladies Am set for a bit of tidy up surgery next week.Am sick at thought of general again even though its only a day case!Surgery is on my new boob and to tidy up scar on tummy.Just wondering as i need to decide whether or not to get the other 'good' boob lifted to match.Im very undecided as its another surgery,more scars and recovery again,but mainly im afraid to mess about with it'if it isnt broke dont fix it'.I am so confused this just doesnt get any easier. Anyone else had a lift done?How did it go?any advice appreciated. xxx

Hi Ladies Overwhelmed by the idea of how you cope with the normal and cancer. Set for surgery on Monday then radiotherapy. Pressure to return to work (financial) but that involves a commute and am the sole carer for a 4 year old as husband works out of the country (thank you recession). When did you return to work post cancer. Did your employer allow a phased back approach etc. Thanks in advance for any shared experiences. Dane

Hi all Just wondering if anyone is planning on going to Dublin castle on the 29th would really love to meet some like minded people also nervous about it. Would like to know how others feel. Love to all x

Hi all, as the title says I've recently found two small lumps, one under my arm which is kinda tender and the other to the side of my breast, I have an appointment in Vincent's on 19th oct and although I'm fully aware that statistically I should be fine because of my age, family history etc but I'm spending my time wondering about the possibilities and it's drivin me up the walls. I'm not sure what I even expect to get from posting here but I haven't told anyone except my husband and he's the type to say things like ah sure we'll worry about it if it happens, I know he's tryin to tell me not to worry but it's not helping and of course I'm bound to worry a little bit..

Ladies I am 46 and due to a propensity to get clots I won't be offered Tamoxifen so will be offered Femara or Arimidex. Any ladies out there in my situation? How did you get on with Femara or Arimidex? What were the side effects like? Any tips? Thanks. Dane7

Hi everybody. Last Friday I was told I had grade 1/2 breast cancer. I am just devistated. My head is all over the place and now I am being sent for stage tests...I gave bloods- they all came back normal, and had my CT scan this morning. 2 weeks ago I ran 10 K for breast cancer not realising the very next morning i would detect the lump..... I am so terrified that its somewhere else. I ache all over sensing the worst. I'm back at work teaching until the time when I will have surgery and drugs and everybody comments on how ell I'm doing. Inside I'm in turmoil....what the hell is going to happen to me? I'm still waiting on a bone scan and MRI. All my other 37 year old friends and my twin are out thereliving a normal life....I don'tthink I will ever feel normal again. Help!