Hi, I had a right side mastectomy last November, and have just finished chemotherapy. To help my aching muscles and bones, I thought gentle swimming would be a good form of exercise. My question is: what do you wear in your swimming costume to replace...
Hi, im looking for advice on how to aid hair regrowth. I've had chemo and 2 surgeries which resulted in 100% clear margins. My last chemo was in February so its been nearly 4 months and my hair only seems ro be growing steadily on one side. There seems...
Hi all! I finished my last EC 2 weeks ago and since then I’ve had 2 trips to A&E with temperatures, rigors and breathlessness. I don’t feel like I can take a full breathe in and get very breathless climbing the stairs. I’m 43 years old and after the...
Hi I am taking letrozole since last September, my pharmacist is always giving me different brands, never femara, I am trying to get my doctor to get this brand for me as I have lots of side effects, the main one is tinnitus does anyone else get this...
Hello, This is a very weird question! I was just wondering if chemo patients can have pizza? I am thinking of Sainsbury’s Pizza Express Margarita in particular. Does anyone know if the cheese is pasturised? Also what about Sainsbury’s Italian ready meals...
I already shared my experience with my friends on Awake, but wanted to share more widely about my newish tattoo. Having had a one sided diep reconstruction, I had a clinically excellent result, and in a bra, my breasts were good but I remained unhappy...
Hello, I hope anyone have any advice on supplements. I historically have taken a joint supplement and hair supplement. I asked my BCN if they were ok and she said that the only thing to avoid is grapefruit if on tamoxifen (I’m not). However I know that...
Interesting post in today's paper............... https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14767201/breast-cancer-invisible-tumours-study-scans.html kind regards.
Hi everyone I've just had yearly review at doctors due to high BP and my cholesterol has gone up again. I've taken Anastrozole over five years now and it's risen each year. Now it is 6.8. The good cholesterol is apparently very good but the bad is high...
Hi I have been taking Anastrozole for 18 months and I have the most horrible pain in my knee. I know this is probably a side effect of the medication. I am going to make an appointment to see my breast care team but has anyone had knee pain that has been...
