Hi, I had a mastectomy and reconstruction 6 weeks ago and have now developed this red rash all over the breast. My consultant has started me on antibiotics and histamines, it’s day three and not improving. Has anyone had this problem before. I am...
Hi, I'm looking for people's experiences of the Zoladex injections, and then taking Letrozole. I've been on Tamoxifen for a year, but due to a side effect, my oncologist is moving me onto the above treatment for the next 4 years. I'm 47 and pre menopausal...
Hi, During a recent oncology appointment I was asked if I would be interested in taking part in a trail for Imlunestrant. I was given a lengthy document to read through, and was told that the drug is a new type of oestrogen disruptor, but there doesn...
Hi, I'm due to start taking Abemaciclib next week and have been warned the main side effects are diarrhea and tiredness. I know I can take immodium (or similar) for the diarrhea but I wanted to know if anyone had any tips or advice for trying to lead...
Hello Since being diagnosed at the beginning of August wihh the stage 2 breast cancer I have found some comfort reading some of these posts. I have had a mastectomy and lymph node clearance. I have also since found out I have the BRCA 2 variant as well...
Just been diagnosed and in a panic. Lump about 1 inch and can’t be felt. Ultrasound done under armpits and radiographer said nothing to see there. Week to wait for biopsy results. Please help
I’ve just had my first mammogram a year after breast cancer surgery and radiotherapy. I’ve felt so anxious leading up to it and now afterwards I feel really weepy. I’m anxious about waiting 2 weeks r results and I feel very alone with my feelings. I lost...
Hi all, following a single mastectomy, chemo & radiation last year I am now 9 months into taking the above meds. I am 50 years old. I am particularly struggling with sleeping, I am waking up around every 2 hours as I'm having a hot flush ( they are quite...
Just wondering if anyone has any tips on facing that first mammogram after breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and chemotherapy. I have my appointment tomorrow, almost a year to the date of my single mastectomy, and I’m losing my mind a bit. I can...
Had my results today with consultant of ct scan, cancer hasn’t spread anywhere else so good news there, op for breast and under arm Monday, with drain put in, can’t have chemotherapy as wouldn’t be able to manage it due to age and other health conditions...
