Hi all, I have been on Letrozole tablets 2.5mg for about one year now following chemotherapy and radiotherapy sessions. Does anyone have any experience of the side effects (my legs ache and my fingers feel stiff first thing in the morning). Thank...
Hi All I had my second yearly mammogram last month and got called back as they found a lump in my right breast. I had an ultrasound last week and a number of biopsies. I had a clinic as most of my results were back. I’ve got breast cancer again. This...
Morning I now have a date for my radiotherapy sessions but don’t know what to expect. I wasn’t given any information or advice's and stupidly didn’t ask questions when I had my CT scan. felt quite overwhelmed again by being at the hospital, I’d almost...
Hi everyone, I've made my surgery decision and now formally booked in for op on 23rd June. For various reasons I've opted for an immediate reconstruction using a beker implant (might not be this make but is the permanent saline option not the expander...
Hi. Sorry if this has already bn asked, I did search through previous posts but couldn't find anything. I'm new to the site so very possible I've missed something. I was wondering if anyone had experience or knew if diabetes will stop me from using the...
Hi everyone, first time posting. I’m 37F, IDC grade 2, ER+, PR+, HER2-. 1 month post lumpectomy and SLNB, due to start adjuvant therapy soon (chemo, SLNB, rads, hormone blockers). My oncologist has recommended I get a Covid booster but I’m struggling...
Hi Everyone, I got diagnosed with BC in July 2023. I had lumpectomy and full LN clearance in Aug 2023. I started chemo in Oct 2023 - currently working through 12 Paclitaxel (10 down so far), then EC. Followed by radiotherapy, then ovary suppressant...
Hi every one Long time since I posted on here Finished all my treatment in May , then had ovaries removed at the end of September Been on letrozole since August , just recently started back at work ,house keeping 3 hrs a day ,4 days a week Well...
Hi all. Was diagnosed a week ago with cancer in both breasts . Three areas - each one a different type. One of them is oestrogen receptive. Consultant today advised me to stop HRT immediately. I totally understand why but am a bit worried about going...
Don't know if this is the right place to start this but need advice. I had my regular period 2 weeks ago and am having another period now. I rang the chemo team to see if it's a weird symptom and they suggest I go to my gp. Then I rang my onco who I'm...
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