Still got aches and pains fuzzy head and sleepless nights. Has anyone tried nytol or evening primrose I’m two years on this tablet I have changed to another one but same. Tamoxifen is next I think but I’m worried about side effects Is it as strong as...
Me again. Had a lumpectomy just over a week ago and the surgical pathology report didn't work in my favour. Results recommend that I have chemo. I'm concerned about the short and long term side effects. My dad died from this disease and we watched him...
Hi I had a lumpectomy at the beginning of December & went back to see consultant a week later who told me the cancer had not spread to my lymph nodes . I have noticed that the swelling in my breast has not gone down it feels like a bowling ball.. I just...
I am on Anastrozole and was diagnosed with osteopenia last week. I could not believe it. I exercise, eat well and worked as a Primary School teacher until last year, lots of walking and standing. I saw the GP to discuss going on bisphosphonates/ other...
Having a miserable time on Letrozol, Joint pain, mood swings, hot flushes. brain fogg etc.etc. Its been suggested to go onto Venafaxine, which is an antidepressant. Has anyone tried this? does it help? Can you become reliant on anti depressants? Its...
I found a lump in my left breast. This breast has affectionately been known as ‘The Awkward Tit’ as is doubled in size over the course of a week a few years back - I went through the 2 week fast track & a couple of monthly follow ups. It turned out that...
Hi everyone.jyst wondering how people getting on with the drug. Been on it on and off since January,came off it two weeks ago I got shringles back on it again now usual joint pain never know if it's Anastrozole or Abmeciclib
Waiting to see breast surgeon this week. Will have all the biopsy results back. Then I'll know the treatment plan. Think its stage 2 , but invasive as I have two lumps in my lympnodes
Hi, I’m new to this forum, just been diagnosed with a 2nd cancer, breast cancer & having op on 16th to remove the lump. Last March it was found that I had a rare cancer thyroid cancer in my abdomen been a long haul getting that sorted 3 ops and treatment...
How do people cope with the constant neusea feeling. It’s really starting to get me down.
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