Hi I’m 12 months down the road since my breast cancer diagnosis in January 2018 I had 3 surgeries in fairly quick succession the last one being the end of April 2018 .... I am now on medication for the next 5 years those being anastrazole once a day and a zoladex injection every 3 months however I am now experiencing joint pain in my fingers ankles knees and hips and also swollen fingers I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this and what can be done or taken to alleviate these symptoms
Hi and welcome to the Online Community, although I am so sorry to see the circumstance that brought you here and so sorry to hear you gave these pains.
Can I direct you to our Breast cancer forum where you will connect with people who understand the journey you are on.
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Caring ((hugs)£
