I am writing because of changes over the past month or so in my breast that had my original cancer, invasive ductal carcinoma. I had lumpectomy in March 2023 and a weeks radiotherapy in September 2023. Treatment of Tamoxifen for next five years. I have...
I saw an article today in the Times about the company Oncologica who do a DNA analysis of tumours and cross reference this with their database of all the potential drugs. Interesting option to a more tailored plan? If anyone has any experience of...
My partner was diagnosed with breast cancer (ER+ stage one) and has had a lumpectomy and is about to have 5 days radiotherapy . She has been prescribed Letrozole but after being told of all the common side effects and doing her own researck on this and...
Hi, I've been on tamoxifen for 2 years now. I've found a brand that suits me more than others but am still finding the hot flushes a nightmare. Has anyone found or done anything to help with them? Thanks in advance.
Hi, I started Letrozole in January and am now experiencing Menopause 2 beyond thunderdome. I have some of the listed side effects but not too bad, but is seems to be bone twinges rather than aching joints…..anyone else? Also bonus positive side...
Hi, This is my first post. I'm 43, Grade 2, HER2 negative, ER8 PR8, 1 lymph node involvement. I've had a lumpectomy and now working out the next steps with regards to treatment...i've just had the prosigna test done and am currently awaiting results...
I am keen to do the cold cap but my nurse said that some chemotherapy drugs my oncologist might not want me doing the cold cap? Anyone know which chemo treatment this might be and has anyone experienced this? I don’t have my treatment plan yet. ...
Hi I had a lumpectomy nearly 3 weeks ago and am having some persistent nerve pain. I’m not a great pain relief fan but have tried paracetamol but to no avail. Any suggestions on how bay would work that is not medication based? I was wondering if warm...
Hi! When first given Invasive Lobular cancer diagnosis, my MacMillan nurse said the cancer was stage 1/ confined to the breast. She even wrote it down for me.This was before any surgery. I have subsequently had lumpectomy and am now driving myself nuts...
Hi, I am asking on behalf of one of my best friends who was diagnosed with HER2 and ER positive breast cancer in January.She had a mastectomy almost 2 weeks ago and today was told that 1 in the 3 lymph nodes they took out was cancerous. She will now...
