Hi, after a routine mammogram I was called back and over the space of 3 weeks had 3 different biopsies (2 needle 1 vacuum) I was recalled a week later to be given the news of DCIS in 3 areas which was a shock. 2 weeks later I underwent surgery for a left...
Hi, I’ve just had my dosage reduced as my stomach couldn’t handle it. I’m still having trouble. I’m going to an outdoor concert in London and I’m worried about coping. A week later I’m going to Cornwall on holiday. How long can you have a break from this...
Sorry me again...For the past couple of weeks my hands and now my feet/ankles are very swollen. My hands are now back to normal but my feet/ankles have been very swollen for the past week and sometimes hurt. I had my last chemo session 7 weeks ago so...
Hi, I am just wondering if anyone has specifically been on Zoladex with another medication (Exemestane, astrodome etc) and stopped the other medication but stayed only on the Zoladex? This would be in women that are pre menopausal.
Hello I had my first cycle of EC 5 days ago. Today I've got pains in my stomach. Has anyone got any suggested remedies to ease the pain please? Thank you.
Hello, my mum is about to start chemo for breast cancer and I’ve read conflicting things about Life Mel honey for side effects. Does anyone have any experience of taking it and did it help with boosting white blood cells and generally feeling a bit better...
Has anyone else suddenly developed heartburn/indigestion since being on Anastrazole. I have had other various side affects since starting taking it in April such as menopausal symptoms etc but the heartburn has suddenly developed over the last two weeks...
Morning I just wondered if anyone has ever had a similar experience. I have been under a gastro consultant who sent me for a CT scan with contrast. I had this on a Friday and Monday he was ringing me to tell me they had found the 11mm nodule on my left...
Hi. I had stage 2 breast cancer two years ago and had a lumpectomy. I have just been called back following my two year mammogram, due to calcifications. Just wondering if anyone else has had this please?
I had a mastectomy 6/4 and tissue expander inserted to prepare my body for a reconstruction. The tissue expander was due to be removed Feb / March next year and I was still decided on which route to take (implant or back muscle) Long story short (although...
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