Hi everyone I’ve been on Examestane for around 14 weeks. I have a few problems that I am trying to manage but I’ve started to get a full on dull ache in my coccyx region an hour or so after taking the tablet. This has developed today and the area feels...
I'm so scared ALL the time like every day. I've tried therapy, counselling, meditation, tapping, positive self talk, you name it. Nothing helps. Diagnosed last year has mastectomy, chemo, radio therapy, and now on tablets for ten years plus Phesgo...
Hi diagnosed a month ago with triple negative and now 2 weeks post surgery for mastectomy. High grade 3 - 8mm tumour with precancerous cells around it. no spread to lymph nodes, genetic testing negative. Was diagnosed 24 years ago with hormone receptor...
Hi everyone I’ve been on Abemaciclib for around 18 months now along with prostap injections and letrozole . I started on 150mg x2 but was reduced to 100 x 2 after a few months due to D & nausea My liver readings in the 4 weekly blood tests have always...
I have finished my chemo this week. I had EC to start with with the injections in between. I thought they were bad. I was assured Paclitaxel would be way easier. From the first dose I had a terrible pain and pressure in my stomach and below as if I was...
Hi all I’ve had my lumpectomy and my results came back to say there is cancer in my lymph nodes so I will need a second operation to remove them but chemo first however they are sending my for a CT scan first and this has really scared me has anyone...
I found a lump in my left breast and saw the Dr on 3rd July who referred me to the breast clinic. Breast Clinic appointment was on 18th July and had mammogram, ultrasound and core biopsy. I was told that they thought it was cancer. Had my results on 1st...
Hi all, Single momma to a teenaher and 4 pets no family locally so just best fremds looking out for me. Im looking for practical advice for my upcoming chemo, from hair cuts, cold caps to anything to stay sane and comfortable. Is there anything I can...
I had a single mastectomy just under 2 weeks ago, and to my surprise when I look down at my chest, I am not horrified at what I see and surprisingly like the flat side and wish the other breast (although healthy) could be removed. I am not at all interested...
I had my first zoledronic acid infusion last week. Got the usual side effects, feeling as if I'd been run over by a bus. Has anyone also experienced agitation for a few days? It's not pleasant at all, cos it's like adding fuel to the fire of my already...
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