Hi all could people help my technophob wife and share thier experiences with taking alendronic acid she is type 2 diabetic,ashmatic and suffers from severe joint pains. having read the leaflet inside the packet she can`t decide if taking it is a...
Hiya i finished chemo in june my hair is growing back thick but grey !! Im starting radiotherapy next week for 3 weeks when can i go yo hairdressers to have it dyed ?
I was diagnosed in July with Breast Cancer and just had my first lumpectomy. I have heard of second and third ops so my eyes are open to the fact that this may happen. It certainly isn't the clear cut, quick process I thought it would be so that is the...
Hi I’ve recently noticed dark patches, a bit like birthmarks in my armpits. Wondering if they are hormone related. I’ve been taking Anastrazole for 3 years. Is there anyone else on here who has experienced this? It might not be due to anastrazole. I...
I'm off to lanzarote next week (wahooooo!) should I stop taking my tamoxifen? Or just hydrate / wear my surgery stockings? I know the guidelines are just are to stop taking for long haul, but it's only 4ish hours
Is anyone else noticing hair loss while using Letrozole? I've been on it for 15 months and I reckon I've lost about a third of my hair thickness. Older ladies in my family tend to have thinner hair anyway but I'm thinking this is connected to the Letrozole...
Hi, does anyone know if it's ok to take magnesium with Tamoxifen? Thanks Sue
Hello I am wondering when people are attending the 'Moving On' Courses? I've got Triple Positive Breast Cancer and just completed my chemotherapy today I've started targeted therapy, having Phesgo injections, which will finish next June. Having...
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in my left breast in march 23 I had a lumpectomy in may 23 but they found more cancer further round my breast so I had a mastectomy no reconstruction in July 23 I’m due back in 2 weeks as I’ve got an issue with symptoms...
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