Hi I know there are lots of discussions on this site about Lectrozole but I was hoping to start one in which people can share positive stories, including what people did to make the experience easier eg calcium supplements, glucosamine, taking the tablets...
Looking for other peoples experiences re length of prescribing for bisphosphonates. A bit of background - HER2 ER +ve with micromets one node , post menopause . Finished all treatment bar Letrozole and bisphosphonates June 2021. Moved house in July...
My daughter, who lives in Australia, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She is having a mastectomy, chemo and radiation treatment, she can’t have reconstruction until her treatment is finished. The surgeon says she has a fight on her hands. I feel...
I've Recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. Having a mastectomy in January. How did you break the news? So far I've kept everything very low key.
Hi guys little update it’s been a while finally finished all my chemo on the 9th November one the longest 6months of my life but I did it . So proud. I then just on the 9th dec had total mastectomy with breast reconstruction implants and all my lymph...
Hello I have had surgery 2 months ago for lumpectomy, could you pleas help me to introduce a cream for my scars.they haven't good appearance
I have stage 3 breast cancer in one breast. 3 weeks ago I finished chemotherapy and after New Year will have surgery and will have my breast removed. How are you living with a prosthesis made by bras. And another question. What to do during chemotherapy...
Hi. My wife has triple negative breast cancer. The tumour shrank a lot during chemotherapy but started growing very fast again in the four weeks between chemotherapy finishing and surgery (from not being detectable by hand to being detectable again)....
Since starting Letrozole in January 21 I have put on so much weight, along with the constant pain in my bones, I just seem to be adding to this nightmare all the time! I hate that my clothes are so tight it's only upper body tho, my legs are still slim...
Hello lovely people, I hope you're all doing well! I am currently undergoing chemotherapy for stage 4 breast cancer, and have decided to do the cold cap as I hopefully want to keep my hair. Saying that, I have bought a wig as I was told I wouldn...
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