Hi all, I was wondering if anyone in the group had to go through genetic test following diagnosis of breast cancer. If so, how were you communicated the results? Did you have a call from the doctor/geneticist? Thx
Metastatic breast cancer to bones. Diagnosed 12/21. No cancer history. Excellent health. No conditions and no meds. Started Letrozole January 29 and Ribociclib March 24. Just finished first cycle. Please share your experiences with this drug. Side effects...
Hi. I had a double mastectomy and full node clearance on one side (one side was cancerous, with a large tumour the other side was an elective mastectomy), I had chemo first. They found cancer in 22 out of 25 nodes and rushed me in for a CT scan the next...
I had 4 x EC and 11 weekly Taxol which finished 6 weeks ago. The last weekly taxol was cancelled because I started to get some strange sensations in my legs. Since finishing chemo and having surgery, the sensations in my legs have got worse. It's like...
I am now almost 6 weeks post double mastectomy. I’m finding my scar quite tight and am wondering has anyone any recommendations for cream to help loosen it up? I am looking forward to starting to exercise etc again and I’ll need the scar to be a little...
Hi all, Been on Letrozole for 2 months now, brand Cipla, although my new prescription seems to be Sun. Feel zombie-ish, very anxious, but not too much joint pain, I have OA in both knees very badly, so I guess I am used to a certain amount of pain anyway...
Hi I just wonder whether anybody could recommend any retreats in the UK. I just feel I need to get away and spend some time by myself. Any suggestions?
Hi Has anyone done the move more program, I start it tomorrow supposed to be good. But if anyone has done it, what do you wear. Gym stuff? Not sure. Thanks
4 months after radiotherapy my breast feels tight and uncomfortable any suggestions had lumpectomy March, no chemo needed just radiotherapy hormones meds and 6 monthly zolendronic infusions
I know this may sound trivial but I finished chemo 5month ago and my eyelashes haven’t grown back yet , I only have a very sparse few on each eye and only very short. I know the eyelashes protect the eye from dust ect . Is there a chance they may come...
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