Hello, I'm a week post mastectomy, healing fairly well but experiencing an upset stomach - has anyone else had the same thing? Is it just the body readjusting after anaesthetic and morphine? Thanks x
I'm two and a half weeks post mastectomy and dressing was finally removed 3 days ago. District nurse couldn't advise regarding care of the scar. I cant use anything that contains petroleum or paraffin which many do. Even Bio Oil contains " Paraffinum...
saw my new consultant yesterday was clear in my head to have reconstruction with implant but after hearing pros and cons I am now unsure if to have implant or go flat. its a single mastectomy I have appointment next week to tell them my decision I am...
Hi all I read on this forum, or similar, recently that a side effect of Anastrozole was a painful right foot. I can't find the thread now and if someone can point me in the right direction I'll be very grateful. Thanks in advance! I also have that...
Hi my op was 9 weeks today. Just wondering if anyone else was still sore and very uncomfortable after 9 weeks. My implant is rippled and feels soft and squidgy at cleavage. It is hard at armpit side. Theres is still a small scab on one part of the...
I have only been on anastrozole for 3 days and I have had horrendous dreams.so much so it is 3am here and I darent go back to sleep. Has anyone else found this please
Hi all, I have been taking Letrozole for a month now and noticed that my hair has gone very thin. Has anyone else experienced this and if so what’s the best shampoo and conditioner to use to rectify the problem.
Hi I’m new to this forum and not very good online, computers weren’t invented when I was at school. I had breast cancer surgery in September 22, a lumpectomy and 1 lymph node removed- which was clear. Oestrogen receptor positive I was then given Letrozole...
I’m due to start Chemo shortly 2 types of medication over 18 weeks. I’m thinking of taking control and cutting my hair short before I start and buying a wig….. As I understand I can get one from the NHS….. Also what should I expect? I know we are...
Hi everyone I’ve been taking Letrozole for 5 weeks as the final step of my treatment — will be taking 2.5mg daily for 5+ years. I had surgery in July 2022, then 6 rounds of chemo (3 x ECT & 3 x Docetaxel) and then 15 radiotherapy sessions. Radiotherapy...
