Hi I was wondering if anyone here has had any better results from side effects by switching from Letrozole to Anastrozole. im currently on Letrozole and have been for 7 weeks now but I’m really suffering with painful stiffness fingers, hip and knee...
Any words of wisdom?! I’m assuming I can drive myself in and out? And did you feel ok the day after? and anything else I should know?! Thankyou
I am 3 years post chemo etc and now on exemestane. I have bouts of eye pain for which I have been taking dry eye drops. My eyesight has massively deteriorated. The pain is intermittent lasts between 5 and 15 minutes and feels a little like what happens...
Hi just recently been diagnosed with triple Negative Breast cancer and have been offered the Tripion Trial, has anyone started this treatment?
I've been on the Accord make of anastrozole for 2 years with few problems. Just opened my bag from the chemist to find they have changed me to Amarox. Very concerned as info from this site suggests that brand makes a big difference. has anyone got experience...
I have just had my fourth injection and found this month I felt very tied and also had acid reflux for the first week . Usually I get a lot of back pain for the first few weeks I have not had that this month.just finished oesophageal cancer treatment...
Hi I am due to start radiotherapy fairly soon. I am going for the mapping appointment next week. I understand that there are some risks- especially as my left breast is being treated. What's more, my breasts are small, almost flat when I lie down with...
Hi I had a lumpectomy 8 weeks ago healing has been good however over the last few days my breast has been getting painful especially when I take off my bra I can’t let it go I have to hold onto my breast as the pain intensifies when I let it go. Under...
Dear All, I have had my mammograms, ultrasounds and biopsies and they have already told me to prepare for a cancer diagnosis so my head has been all over the place the past few weeks. I have been told I should get a call tomorrow to book me into the clinic...
Ok sorry to ask anyone have this? im on letrozole am post menopausal had mirena coil removed a few weeks ago i pee - fine. And then 2 mins later feel like there’s a wee bit left! Feels a bit like beginnings of cystitis feels. But doesn’t really...
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