Hi, please could anyone let me know if it is worth trying scalp cooling during chemo. Thanks
Hi I was just wondering if Tamoxifen can make you gain weight? im going back to see my surgeon tomorrow so hopefully my results will be back from my lumpectomy and lymph node removal. I’ve been told I’ll be on a tablet for 10 years and I think it will...
I’m 76 and have been offered breast conserving surgery, am thinking about a mastectomy as it’s likely I may need the second op for lymph nodes, don’t fancy two anesthesia has anyone else had this concern? Thank you
Any on else suffering with aches all over the body whilst taking letrozole. I've recently had surgery and radiotherapy and I'm aching all over x
Hi. I'm entering my third year of chemotherapy treatment. I have cancer unknown primary source. For two years I've been treated with Carboplatin and plaxatol. This session it's been changed to Carboplatin and gemcitabine. I'm having real issues...
I’ve been taking Letrozole for 3 months now and have not had any bad side effects, just the odd hot flush occasionally. Just picked up my 4th prescription and was surprised that instead of the sun brand, I’ve been given Accord with no explanation. I’m...
Hi I am new to the group, due to have my second chemo Thursday, my hair started to fall out big time from last Thursday. I am going to have to shave my head at the weekend by then I reckon only a few wisps left. Wig app on 7th feb. My head at the minute...
Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with DCIS after having several biopsies on calcifications that were found on my mammogram. I’m due to have a WLE lumpectomy next week, area is 18mm. Do you know how long you should take off work after the op? My breast...
Hi has anyone had a migraine whist undergoing radiotherapy? There are some bright lights. I’m in my second week of RT and had the most horrendous migraine for an entire weekend. Just interested, Thanks J
Hi all. I've been taking Anastrozole for just 2 months. So far so good - except constant runs to the loo!! A side effect is diarrhoea, but I wonder if anyone has found a change to diet to be helpful please? I was lucky enough to be away for a couple of...
