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We are taking a look at the different types of chemotherapy drugs used to treat secondary breast cancer. This week it’s Docetaxel.

We’re taking a look at different chemotherapy treatments for patients with secondary breast cancer. Last week we covered Capecitabine and one of the community, Amanda Verrecchia, now talks about her experience of the treatment.

What is Capecitabine Capecitabine, also called Xeloda, is a chemotherapy drug used to treat a number of different cancers including secondary breast cancer. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.

Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment where medicine is used to kill cancer cells. There are many different types of chemotherapy medicine, but they all work in a similar way.

When were you diagnosed with SBC? In 2018.

The final blog in the Working with Cancer series from SBC patient, Lynne. 

Working with cancer. 

Blog 4 in a series of blogs from SBC patient, Lynne, about Working with Cancer. 

Receiving a secondary and incurable diagnosis

Our next Patient Champion 'Current Treatment' blog is from Tricia. 

Here is the 3rd in a series of blogs from SBC patient, Lynne, on Working with Cancer - 

Returning to Work After Cancer

#MenGetBreastCancerToo It’s Men’s Health Week, so join @WalktheWalk and collaborating charities. Spread the word… Check your Chest… Save lives!

When were you diagnosed with SBC? March 2017 How were you diagnosed with SBC?

Today we begin a series of 'Current Treatment' blogs, starting with one of our Patient Champion, Danielle. 

Here is the 2nd in a series of blogs from SBC patient, Lynne, about her experiences of Working with Cancer.

Being away from work. 

This week's SBC & Me story is shared by Bev.

Thank you. 

SBC patient, Lynne, shares a series of blogs with us about Working with Cancer.

Stepping away from work after a cancer diagnosis