Hello,
I was diagnosed with stage 1A - ER positive breast cancer in Nov. 2020. I had surgery to remove a small cancerous tumor and a 2nd surgery where two lymph nodes were removed and there was no cancer. I under went 5 weeks of radiation and was prescribed Femara 2.5 mg tablet daily.
I’m so very grateful and extremely blessed that my cancer was detected very early during my routine mammogram. I’m doing well now that I have my strength back. However, now that I take the Femara I get a usual smell in my nose. At first I believed the smell was coming from something in my home but the smell is there when I’m away from home.
So, has anyone else had this experience if so what was the outcome did you remain on the medication or what?
Thanks
Neighborlove3
Hi and welcome to the Online Community but so sorry to hear about your BC diagnosis and the journey you have been on.
A cancer diagnosis can be very challenging but talking with others who are walking the same type of cancer journey will help you navigate this difficult time.
The Community has many cancer specific support groups so can I recommend you join our supportive Breast cancer group as this will be a good place to connect with folks on the same cancer treatment pathway.
To join a group just click on the link above then choose 'click to join' or 'join' (depending on the device you're using) on the page that opens.
You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘New Thread’ or hit the box with the X on the top right (phones), you could just copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also join in with existing ‘Discussions’ by clicking on 'reply'.
It’s always good to talk so do call the Macmillan Support Services on 0808 808 00 00 - most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week Clicking here to see what is available. This service provides lots of cancer information, support, financial guidance or just a listening ear.
We also have Cancer Nurse Team in our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
All the very best ((hugs))
