Hi all
f(missed my treatment just waiting to see surgeon after nearly a year after the lumpectomy but have had several infections but seems all good now. My question is
just how long will my hot flushes continue for, I’m almost 60 and on Anastrozole for 5 years with infusions every 6 months but since going cold turkey with hrt
pat he’s when I was diagnosed I am really suffering they are just getting worse not better, I tried acupuncture but didn’t really help. It’s keeping me awake even when it’s minus 1+ I’m sleeping or trying to with no covers it’s really starting to get me down.
any advice please
Hi jax
Hi all I had my lumpectamy and 5 lymph nodes removed 2 wks ago but now I have a seroma develop on my lymph node removal site it's quite painful only thing I find that's helping is a warm wheat bag applied under my armpit its ok for a while while I'm sitting then when I get up it starts hurting again any advise would be great xx
Yep I dont go anywhere without my fan!! Funny though I’ve just spent 3 weeks in Mexico and not once did I get one!! But yes even when it’s freezing I’m roasting, I tried nada acupuncture as well but didn’t really help. I’ve asked the cancer nurse for advice, so I’ll let you know x
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