Does anyone have any experience of this trial? I have been offered Olaparib and unsure what to do.
Hi, went for pcr yesterday ready for my 4th chemo on Wednesday. Had result this morning covid positive. To say I am gutted is an understatement. Chemo now postponed for 2 weeks. At the moment I have no symptoms but if I develop symptom can go into hospital...
Been on tamoxifen for just over 1 month and starting to see spots on my chin and around my mouth. Is this related to the tamoxifen? Definitely getting the hot flushes, so know it’s working as must be up to my therapeutic dose, just not sure if these spots...
Hi all, with my surgeons suggestion and GP approval too, I’m going to swap Letrozole to Tamoxifen, to improve my bone health (already had mild osteoporosis pre-bc) as I’m now over 2 years on. anyone got suggestions as to what brand to go for and any...
I’m now 8 days post-mastectomy and my drain has been removed on Monday (day 6). I’ve been told that I had prophylactic antibiotics during* the op and I also had ‘machine’ leg manipulation during and post-surgery. I ended up in A&E for 6 hours on a trolley...
Hi. I fit the criteria for participation in the Optima /Prosigna test No Chemo trial. I'm 99% decided I won't have chemo, as in my circumstance the risks outweigh the benefits. Just wondered how others may of come to the same decision?
Hi, How do you sleep after lumpsectomy.Standard lumpsectomy ,2-3 lympnode removed,& lump & extra tissue and week since surgery. I've lots of pillows , been sleeping upright but it's not working anymore back ache, not sleeping well. I would like...
Hello everyone I hope you don't mind me posting here today. It's Steph from the Community team and I'm just popping in to let you know that we've recently shared a Community News Blog you might be interested in. The blog's called ' Let's talk about...
On 29th December I received my diagnosis by phone, not ideal, but I understand and accept that it was due to a shortage of face to face appointments. I was told I’d see a surgeon in one to two weeks, and that surgery would take place within four weeks...
I don't have breast cancer but someone else from another group suggested I post this question here. Thanks for your help I was Dignosed with Pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer spread to liver in October. The problem I'm having is I find it really uncomfortable...
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