Ok head is all over the place. Diagnosed with DCIS April 2026… everyone been fantastic as far as treatment within NHS. Had lumpectomy beginning June…. Went well unfortunately not clear margins…2 clear and 2 are too close however also 1 or 2 cells...
I’ve been on Letrozole and Sodium Clodronate for the past 18 months and have always felt nauseous but it’s got worse in the last two weeks. I just want to know if this is normal or should I flag it up with the nurses? I have gone to having one meal a...
I’ve been on Letrozole fot over 3 years and coped ok ish on accord brand. I have to take in for 10 years. My oncologist wrote to my gp asking for accord brand but boots have recently been giving me other brands. I’m now really struggling with bone pain...
I met with my surgeon on Wednesday. I've had 2 previous surgeries, in January and February, followed by 4 cycles of chemo. A third surgery is scheduled for 21/07 - but she was shaking her head, expressing doubts as to whether she would 'get it all'. I...
A long time ago, well it feels like a long time ago I had a double mastectomy and a full node clearance. It's about 14 weeks actually. I sailed through chemo so predicted trouble with the surgery. Having recovered now from sepsis and cellulitous it is...
After waiting for 3 months I’ve just had a single mastectomy (2 weeks ago) for ILC and want to know how best to deal with the scar. I know there’s a lot of guidance on scar massage, but what creams or oils do you recommend…..my ‘previously occupied territory...
Hello! I had a double mastectomy with FLAP reconstruction in August 2024, and I am currently on Letrozole 2.5 mg. I have an appointment in October to discuss tattooing the reconstructed nipple; however, I would like to do hair laser removal before...
Has anyone had experience with either of the above? I completed my chemo in January and cold capped throughout. I had shoulder length hair before and didn’t cut it off and I have been quite lucky and managed to keep about 60 to 65% of my hair. It thinned...
Hi everyone, I'm new here so apologise if this has been asked before. I started EC chemo on Monday 11th and had cold cap. I tolerated it really well to the point I was convinced it wasn't cold enough The nurse sprayed my hair with a lot of water...
Hi I’m on Abemaciclib letrozole ramipril omeprazole naproxen Sertraline accrete D3 ibandronic acid. With the hot weather lately I’ve been struggling with bouts of nausea and literally retching and feeling like I’m going to lose control of my bowels. It...
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