Hi there everyone. I have thankfully reached 1 year post treatment (surgery, radiotherapy and hormone therapy). It was just not possible to continue with the hormone therapies, as the side effects were such that I had no quality of life and was unable...
Hi All Advise needed! I was diagnosed in January 2022 and had IV chemo, single mastectomy with 9 lymph nodes removed (3 cancerous 6 clear), radiotherapy, tablet chemo and then reconstruction and now on Letrozole. Anyway, I have been having sharp pains...
I finished treatment a few weeks ago. My anxiety is huge compared to what it was during treatment. Have other people experienced this and does it lessen with time?
Is there a definitive time I can say I don't have cancer any longer?? I have had surgery, managed to dodge chemo, and am half way through radiotherapy, I will be embarking on five years worth of hormone therapy when the radiotherapy stops, possibly more...
I’m new on this forum so please forgive me if I’m not posting in the right place! Does anyone else feel really guilty about not getting checked out earlier? I have been diagnosed with lobular cancer but am still waiting for MRI results which will be...
Hi there, I’m wondering if anyone has any similar experiences or advice/info… I saw the GP about 2 months ago with a new breast lump who referred me to the one stop breast clinic where a mammogram showed the lump (as others) as benign. They then called...
Hi all. I'm new to this group and at the "waiting for results" stage. Had several biopsies taken almost 3 weeks ago. Results on Tuesday (backlog). Just needed to get my "feelings" out of my head, although I don't really know how I really feel so sorry...
Hello I have been having some episodes of arrhythmia since finishing treatment (tamoxifen/mastectomy with diep/chemotherapy/radiotherapy) last September. I am on letrozole now. Echocardiogram was normal, bp is normal, hr is sometimes as high as 130...
Anyone suffering with sweats whilst taking anastrozole. I’m talking sweating whilst dusting and basic things!
Good morning. I have just had my 2nd treatment of EC and have cold capped for both. I have only washed my hair twice a week and have been using a baby shampoo. My hair on the top of my head has become very thin and the scalp is itchy and sensitive. I...
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