Breast cancer--repeat in other breast after a gap of 25 years. Now suffering a huge dip in life quality after hormone therapy affecting pre-existing IBS. Also facing bisphosphonate treatment which will make things worse. Really fed up and not feeling supported by professionals. I wonder if anyone has had to deal with this scenario.
Hi catwoman
I'm very sorry to hear that after 25 years, you've been diagnosed with cancer again.
I've not had the same experience (having had BC once), but I do agree that taking the hormone tablets seriously effects an individual. Don't know about bisphosphonate as I take AD Cal tablets only from having taken my hormone therapy for 5 years.
Taking the hormone tablets seemed to age me, I had a great figure, skin/hair was good etc. prior. Now, I have an 'old woman's' figure having put on weight, skin's not so good, hair condition isn't as great. My hairdresser recommended Kerotin shampoo and conditioner which helps a bit. But yes, losing the oestrogen more rapidly does make a big difference to how you feel in yourself, I do agree.
Why not breast care nurse a call to get some emotional support? If you BC nurse isn't great, then give one of the lovely people at Macmillan a call to give you some support from people who genuinely care. Telephone: 0808 808 00 00
Kindest wishes, Lesley
