Hi all, I was diagnosed yesterday with Invasive ductal carcinoma, no special type, grade 2. I was ER+, PR+, Her2+. My tumor is .4 cm and lymph nodes are clear (so it appears). I’m meeting with my doctor on Monday but I was just wondering if anyone...
Just wondering if anyone has had side effects one year into Letrozole treatment. I have been on the tablets for a year then all of a sudden my back and knees are aching so bad in a morning that can hardly get out of bed. Have also just been told my hair...
Hi all ive been on tamoxifen for nearly a year and have had my period since September. my period is black throughout is this normal?. thanking in advance Stevie x
Following double mastectomy 3 years ago (no chemo or radiotherapy) was put on Letrozole for 10 years with VitD suppliment . I've just had conflicting information from pharmacists so am looking for advice. Normal Vit D dosage has been 400 which is just...
Hi folks, I will soon be starting Chemo for Breast Cancer but have a friend who has been insisting I try the drug Fenbendazole, which has not been tested in humans. I have said that that whilst tried and tested options are available, I would not consider...
I had my breast cancer diagnosis 14th december Lumpectomy 7th February Been notified today of my oncology appointment to discuss radiotherapy on 7th May. My question is when does the hormone therapy start. Everything I read says ‘after surgery’...
Hi everyone, I just wanted to ask if anyone has had Zolodronic Acid Infushion, and what sort of side effects they had? I had my first dose on Tuesday along with Herceptin Injection at 2pm and by 2am I had the worst joint pain in my knees, flu like symptoms...
Can anyone offer me advice please? Lumpectomy performed for lobular cancer 4 weeks ago. Results received two days ago (no great detail as breast care nurse gave me the results on the phone as the consultant is away on holiday). 2.5 cm tumour removed....
Hi All I had my last radiotherapy treatment yesterday morning and got to ring the bell. I found it tough going at times but I got through it. I'm going to take some time out before going back to work. I'm going away for a few days next week which I...
Hi ,so I have had the date to start my treatment.I will have a PICC line inserted on the 18th.I will be honest these last 3 weeks have been a blur.So many phonecalls and appts.Went back today after a recall from breast MRI,radiologist said as far as he...
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