Hi all, Has anyone experienced the above whilst on Letrozole and if so how/did it resolve? I've only been in Letrozole for about 6 weeks and this is the most debilitating side effect thusfar. It's only the right thumb being affected and has gradually...
Hi guys I'm 5 weeks post lumpectomy and lymph node clearance 2 nodes out of 13 positive of spread. Oncologist has recommended oncotype to see if chemo would be beneficial (he thinks 1 in 5 chance of needing it). But chemo dept has given me an appointment...
Morning everyone, I hope you are all feeling ok. I was just wondering if this has happened to anyone else. I had a left breast mastectomy in 2021 and now have another lump in the right breast for which I'm told I need another mastectomy. It's such a shock...
Hi everyone. iv almost completed my 12 weeks of paxo & carbo. I have TNBC stage 3. On Friday I have scan to see if it’s shrinking. I can no longer feel the lump so has to be positive right! I am scared about the lymph node but hoping for the best ...
Hello im new here so hope this is okay to post. Ive been in remission from breast cancer since march 2023 and have been taking letrozole. I do a lot of exercise, mainly running, and found a muscle balm online which i thought would help me with sore knees...
Dear All, I am due to have my first oncology appointment and have already been told that I will need chemo, radiotherapy and medication by the surgeon. Please can I ask what to expect on the first appointment with an oncologist as I feel better if I can...
I have to make up my mind about whether to re start abemaciclib and can't decide, I am worried about being vulnerable to infections as it lowers the white cell count and immunity to any infections.
Dear All, I am due to start chemo and I currently work from home, have many of you being able to continue working while undergoing treatment as unsure whether to start planning for this. Many thanks
Hi All, My wife has been diagnosed low/intermediate none invasive DCIS size 6mm about 3 weeks ago. Similar to any other patients, we both are going through the same psychological processes, from stock, worry, fear and short of information etc. Because...
I finished 4 rounds of EC and tomorrow I start 12 weekly rounds of Paclitaxul. I'm a bit nervous as it's something new again. My oncologist said that women tend to tolerate this drug better and I just wondered if anyone had experienced this. The final...
