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Hi there, I stopped taking tamoxifen last July (electively with the advice of my oncologist), after 3.5 years, because I wanted to tackle my weight. I haven't had a period in perhaps 4 years (except a rogue one at 16 months). I've been through what...
Hello, I had the then standard 38 RT sessions 16 years ago and find the cancer has returned, still confined to the prostate. Treatment options discussed so far are SABR or Brachytherapy. I'm trying to gauge the best likely outcome with the least likely...
I am 5 yrs post letrozole now and have had the all clear from the end of that treatment. I am now experiencing hip pain. In an effort to help with this and other post menopause symptoms I have started taking “Her Again” by Nova. Its ingredients are a...
Hello, I am considering elective (keyhole) hysterectomy and oopherectomy after hormonal breast cancer for preventative reasons. I have had lumpectomy, chemo x 4 and radio x 20. I do not have the BRCA gene but my mum and all my aunts had breast cancer...
Hi. I am travelling by train on Tues, 24th March and usually take Stugeron 15mg tablets for travel sickness relief but since I am now taking Ribociclib and Letrozole, I wondered if anyone knew of any drug interactions with these and Cinnarizine (the active...
Hello Has anyone been told they have p apillary serous cystadenocarcinoma of the thyroid? I had the right side of my thyroid removed in January due to a large but benign-looking nodule that was causing me some swallowing/voice issues. When I saw...
I have adenomyosis, endometriosis and fibroids, I had an MRI in November 2024 to ensure nothing had been missed. In May 2025 I joined the waiting list for a hysterectomy. In November 2025 I found a large lump had developed in my pelvis, my GP reassured...
Hi I've been started on Ribociclib for 3 years to reduce the risk of breast cancer. I have a few questions about it. One thing is that this medication needs fridge storage. How do I manage that when travelling by plane? ( Holidays already booked in...
Hi I have had a biopsy 3 weeks ago and the above was confirmed. I am due to have it removed but developed a superficial thrombosis so am on 2 x 15mg rivaroxaban for 21 days. My surgeon will be calling me soon regarding the cancer removal. What happens...
Hi, so very long story short I have had HPV for 10 years. Despite numerous colposcopy’s I’ve been told I never needed a biopsy. Fast forward to today and I’ve had a biopsy, the initial findings of the colposcopy state ‘Examination details Cervix: Present...
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