I have been taking Letrozole since I finished chemo in September 2016, my SE were not too bad but they are getting worse. I have pains in my joints, shoulders, arms, legs and breasts, and a clicking thumb. I went to my GP to ask if I could change Brands...
Hi I am going to have Goserelin sub ut injection tomorrow with a astra zile. Is anastrazole started the same day as Goserelin? They were not clear with this. Anyone who can answer please
Hi, it's just over twelve months since I had a lumpectomy and radiation treatment and my breast is still quite sore, particularly in my arm pit (7 nodes removed) around the operation area and my ribcage .Some days I would even describe it as painful,...
Hi ..I had a lumpectomy and full axillia clearance on Monday and apart from thev dreaded drain was ok but today have woken up feeling really low and sad Is this normal. X Thank u in advance xx
Hi ladies just wondered if anyone tried switching to another 'cousin' drug of letrozole (that's what my BCN called it) and found it any better? I am wary to stop taking letrozole but the side effects have been bothering me, stiff joints, painful legs...
Hi all, I had my 1st dose of Docetaxel on Wed following 3 EC and it has knocked me for 6. I was used to mild bone pain with the Filgrastim injections , but combined with the Docetaxel and the EC already in my system, I'm really struggling. I phoned...
Hi I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer and am now on letrazole. Can I still have my hair coloured (I have lots of grey hair otherwise )
Hi Just looking for some info really. Had 2/6 FEC Chemo last Wednesday. My arm used for chemo had become quite sore. Not at cannula site but around elbow upwards. It’s sore to touch but not when I move it unless trying to reach or straighten. It’s not...
Hello! I'm on day 5 of my first round of chemo. I found yesterday really tough and today hasn’t been great but there’s an improvement. I’m just looking for some reassurance/knowledge on other peoples experience. Did you find a pattern or did the rounds...
Hi everyone, I am receiving Zometa treatments once every 6 months after having breast cancer lumpectomy and chemo. I had the dental check prior to having my first Zometa treatment. Two months later I have been dentist who have advised a fractured tooth...
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