I’m taking Exemestane & my dexa scan revealed osteopenia. Obviously this has the potential to become osteoporosis so my breast surgeon started me on Adcal. My GP rang last week & advised Alandronic acid instead because both my Grandmothers had osteoporosis...
Hi, I had a right sided mastectomy operation yesterday. I’m at home recovering. I thought I was ok with it, but I’ve started feeling really panicky about the loss of my breast. I had it under local anaesthetic as I was too terrified to have it done...
Hi, I’ve just started this medication today, anyone lost their hair with this and if so how long after starting the medication did it happen? Any other nasty side effects? I know there’s millions but just wanted to know from the people rather than a piece...
Good evening everyone. I hope you are all well. My wife had a left sided mastectomy in December 2023 and has been given great aftercare by our local team. My question is can you get mastectomy swimwear. She doesnt want to wear a prosthetic or softie but...
Hi First time asking a question. But of background information about me, diagnosed September 2020 with HER2 positive grade 2 breast cancer, treatment was wide incision lumpectomy, with lymph nodes removed of which 10 of the 15 removed had cancer. 8...
Had my mastectomy with 80% lymph node removal from the armpit onWednesday 8th May. Surgery went fine and got discharged the same evening. Everyone was amazed how I well I was doing but it's the sleeping is the worst. The drain has been digging in. Luckily...
I had a mastectomy a a couple of weeks ago. Still waiting for pathology report. I want to book a holiday for myself and my husband in the latter part of this year. Can anyone recommend a Travel Insurance company that will cover me ?
Hi there, I had my COVID booster this morning and am now feeling pretty dreadful with a temperature of 38.9. I'm currently on Abemaciclib, Letrozole and Zoledronic acid and I know that my wbc is on the low side. My question is - is it worrying to have...
Oh my lord ... Wednesday 15th May I start my chemo etc ... But I really can not sleep now!
Hi all I had chemo for breast cancer which I finished in August last year. I know people have said it's normal to feel tired for quite some time after but some days just doing a bit of exercise can take days to get over. My main problem is the pain...
