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Hi. I have recently started taking anastrozole tablets. Reading on breast cancer forum that people on tamoxifen might need to stop it two weeks before and not start again till week after return. Is this the same for anastrozole?
hi, I am currently having chemo for inflammatory stage 3 grade 3 her2+ breast cancer. I will then have a mastectomy and ancillary node clearance. It will be full mastectomy and I am really freaking out about keloid and hypertrophic scarring and the visual...
My dad finished chemo 3 weeks ago. He is now currently on a break from chemo. When can he start eating soft cheese and prawns again? Thanks
There appears to be conflicting information on whether you should have the covid and flu vaccinations whilst having chemotherapy. What is the advice of the Macmillan experts specifically on this issue and what is your scientific reasoning behind the decision...
My wife had her first chemotherapy for stage 4 lung cancer 2.5 weeks ago. Over the last 24 hours hercough mucus had contained small amounts of blood. Should I be concerned? As she is playing it down and we are aware that blood in mucus is not an uncommon...
I am looking for advice when claiming for a critical illness - I know the insurance company are looking to see that I match the definition but with a rare diagnosis I don't exactly match the definition. I have a rare Neuroendocrine Tumour called a paraganglioma...
My husband has been diagnosed with MDS couple of days back. We are in Indi and planning to fly back today. His HB is 8.4 and he mentioned about being breathless while we travelled in an open vehicle. Is it ok to fly given the blood levela are low?
Hello, I had a complete gastrectomy and Roux en Y 3 months ago following stomach cancer diagnosis, with a histology of 3/14 lymph nodes involved and cells at the oesophageal margin, and no chemo before or after because of the risk to existing lung and...
Hello, my Mum had the BRCA 1 mutation. She passed away in June 2022. I have all the relevant paperwork for her results etc. Back in 2016 I went through genetic counselling and was all set to find out if I have the gene. At the time I was 31 and about...
I have had 4 cycles of chemo with the use of a platinum based drug. Immediately following the infusion I experienced sensitivity to touch and cold in my hands, feet, legs, and face. The last cycle finished on 15th June 2023 and I felt well, with no symptoms...
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