Hi, just started taking Anastozole 6wks. Headaches, tiredness and very bad brain fog. Will these side effects decrease in time?
Hi All Has anyone developed tinnitus when taking Tamoxifen? I'm only on day 5 of taking the tablet but the ringing in my ears is horrible, I've also got a muzzy head that neither paracetamol nor ibuprofen can shift. Hugs to everyone here Jo
Hi has anyone had eye problems on tamoxifen, I have been on it for a year and my eyesight doesn’t seem as good as it was
Hi, Ii started taking letrazole in early November and all was fine to start with. I now find I wake up in the early morning, with joint pain in my knees, hips and shoulders. It does seem better during the day, once I start moving about. When I got my...
When 1st diagnosed from screening mammo to say small lump 9mm transfered to local hospital then diagnosed with lymph nodes involvement 2 at moment. A week yesterday had lumpectomy and lymph node clearance. Between diagnose and operation all ok continued...
Hi, I'm due to start radiotherapy in early January and Tamoxifen tomorrow. I had a grade 1 in my left breast, the lumpectomy was successful, removed whole tumour plus clear margin. No spread to lymph nodes. Some nerve damage, but nothing too awful. ...
Hi all. I'm trying to find some zip front fastening bras. I'm having surgery on the 19th December to remove 3 cancerous lumps from my right breast and all of my lymph nodes in my armpit. Does anyone have any suggestions please. I've already bought...
Hello everyone Just wanted to introduce myself briefly. Currently waiting for the next cycle to start which was postponed due to my liver results not being in the right range. I had a PICC line inserted two weeks ago but still feeling sensitivity...
Hi I had a breast lumpectomy yesterday and a lymph node removed. I wondered if anyone had any good tips on when they found it ok to shower. My dressings are waterproof but I'm worried about making them too wet. I am finding the lymph node wound more...
I had my lumpectomy and sone nodes removed yesterday. I have a couple of questions and hope someone can help. I was told a blue dye would be injected which would colour my breast and make my pee green? This hasn’t happened. Is it too early to show? The...
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