Hi everyone, Ive been taking Letrazole since January 2024. However, I seem to have developed trigger finger and wonder if it’s related to this medication as the list of side effects is long…I thought perhaps it was arthritis or RSI then noticed it...
Hi ladies I just wanted you all to know that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Last October (2023) I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I had a small tumor so underwent a lumpectomy and sentinel node removal. I found out that I was not good...
Does anyone have any strategies to clear your mind of your diagnosis and get a decent nights sleep. I’m waking up throughout the night and my mind goes into overdrive
This still doesn't feel real I am writing in here. I was diagnosed with Her2 positive breast cancer Wednesday. This came as a huge shock as before biopsy results came back consultant said it was only small and if cancer I would just need a lumpectomy...
Hey all, im really struggling to help my mum with what to say and what to ask she’s been told her tumour is right on the border of 5cm meaning if she chooses mastectomy and it’s over 5cm she will have radiotherapy regardless but if it’s under and has...
I have been on Tamoxifen since May 2023 and need to wait until May 2025 for blood test to determine if I have gone through the menopause, which I believe I have. I was previously on the marina coil so did not have periods. This was removed March 2023...
Hi I'm Sarah just 40. Been to this site plenty of times now grate for support Just had lumpectomy. Partial reconstruction an sentinel node removed 2 weeks go all OK ish minus pain in right shoulder blade an slight under arm. Cold infection / cough...
Hello all, I was told, following breast surgery and radiotherapy, that I should have any vaccinations or blood tests or even blood pressure checks on my right arm ( treatment was to left side boob). I am wondering how long I need to follow this advice...
Hi everyone I have been on here since my diagnosis and have to say its been really helpful reading about everybody's experiences and sharing your journeys. I was diagnosed with intermediate DCIS on 22nd October after a routine mammogram. I had a...
Hi, I had my mastectomy and axillary node clearance last October, and did chemo, radio and now on abemaciclib and letrozole. I've finally been able to have thyroid surgery for a second primary and and about to have a second thyroid surgery. This isn...
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