Hi, hoping for other peoples experiences of this. I had a CT scan following my mascectomy (previously had one 7 months ago) it found a small change in my lung a few mm. Oncologist has said its likely from an infection following surgery and rescan in...
Hi. Only on my second pack of hormone tablets but they are a different brand. And I seem to be getting more hot flushes since starting this new brand. Is it a case of different brands having different side effects or that side effects take a time to kick...
hi In a letter to my gp my surgeon said that i have grade 2 IDC...(which i understand)... ER 8/8 PR7/8 and HER2 requested. I understand what ER, PR and HER2 mean, but do not understand 'requested'. What does it mean for me? It does not say whether...
Good morning, I am waiting for surgery dates, I have chosen to go for DIEP flap reconstruction, I am really anxious about the surgery, can anyone offer any advice and tips for before and after surgery please x
Hi I'm about to start my filgrastim injections after my 1st EC cycle. When is the best time of day to inject so that side effects are more manageable?
I’ve been diagnosed with high grade DCIS and advised to have mastectomy with intermediate delayed reconstruction (expander implant) I do not like the sound of it at all and plastic surgeon showed me various photographs and it just looks so awful, thinking...
Hi all So I had my first dose of zolotronic acid few days ago, given to me to strengthen my bones due to taking extesamane (lactose free Alternative to leteozole. On Saturday I woke up with a high temperature and flu like symptoms, I stayed in bed all...
Hi all, just collected my repeat prescription for Anastrazole. I’ve been on this for exactly two years, and always the Accord brand. Looked in the bag to see the Mylan brand, which I queried. Was told that Accord Anastrazole is no longer available, and...
Hi i have just finished my 3 x EC and due to start docitaxal, just wondering how others have found it, in comparison. I have been told to except joint pains on the plus side less time with cold cap which is a bonus!! X
Hello everyone, I had a single mastectomy 4 weeks ago without reconstruction and I'm healing well and feeling positive. I have just started on Anastrozole after confirmation nothing had gone into the lymph nodes, so no radio or chemo. I wonder how others...
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