Hi, new to this group and the whole cancer malarkey. Had breast cancer surgery in June which went well. I'm now taking Letrozole. Does anyone else feel angry and fed up about taking a drug that sounds like it has horrible side effects, not least osteoporosis...
Morning. I had a bit of a breakthrough today from, what was to me, an area of support I hadn't considered. I needed to speak to the GPS Pharmacist about a drug review I didn't think I need ed. She agreed and resolved that issue. As I was on a roll I...
I'm 18 days post op theraputic mamoplasty and 7 lymph nodes removed had my results yesterday clear margins 1 lymph node showed microscopic cancer but low enough to be considered negative will need radiotherapy but no chemo its the best posible results...
Hello, I'm new to this group, I've recently been diagnosed with stage 2 DCIS. The operation is scheduled for the 23rd of this month, a mastectomy and reduction of the other breast. At this stage I have decided not to have reconstruction. I don't know...
Hi everyone, I am 42 and I am preparing for delayed DIEP flap reconstruction of one breast after a mastectomy (3 years ago), using tissue from my tummy. I would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has been through this. How did you find the...
Hi All I am session 2 out of 6 for TCHP. On both occasions, 10 days post treatment, I stated developing painless, skin discoloration on my hands along area of the cannula entry. I have done research and found, this is iron being deposited from the fragile...
Morning all i had a lumpectomy 10 days ago. Bandages were removed 8 days ago and there was no gauze just tape on my nipple area. When the nurse removed the bandage the nipple started oozing. She put a new bandage with gauze on it but said she has never...
Hi, everyone. I'm looking for some advice on Abemaciclib. I started on 150ml twice a day but the diarrhoea and stomach cramps were affecting my daily life so I asked for a reduction to 100ml twice a day. And I was relieved that I was getting back to...
Hi everyone, It's Emma here from the online community team. I just wanted to come on to the forum to let you know we now have a dedicated space where you can discuss symptoms and management of menopause. October is Menopause Awareness Month so it feels...
Hi all, Im new to the group and Im hoping for a bit of advice. Im due to have a lumpectomy and removal of 2 lymph nodes. I have bought a couple of post surgery bras from M&S, and I have bought them in my current bra size. I have read some conflicting...
