Just been put on this yesterday. I didn't read the side effects because I have no choice to take it. I had to come of my HRT with immediate effect and that has hit me the hardest, it really suited me and I have had the best two years of my life on it...
Hello, I tried Tamoxifen and another medication after my mastectomy but couldn't tolerate the side effects (insomnia and depression were the most difficult). I have decided as I am low risk not to take the hormone therapy but may think again later...
Had surgery last Tuesday removed cancer lump from right breast also took some lymph nodes . breast is healing well but in so much pain where some lymph nodes where removed . Feels lumpy sharp pains numb at back of armpit can hardly lift my arm . got...
at 20.00 your body uncovered with Kate Garraway bbc2 ...fascinating programme where patients can virtually look inside thier own bodies ...this evening there is a patient with Breast Cancer. Def worth a look. as long as your not squeamish x
Had my last herceptin injection today which is the end of active treatment boy did that year go quick. I feel elated and a bit in limbo as I havent a clue what happens next ? I had my first mammogram last Friday since last year's diagnosis any one know...
Good Morning all, feeling really emotional today and for a very shallow reason!, I love piercings and tattoos and as I have my Mri today I had to take 3 of my facial piercings out, and it just hit me, this is who I am now, it's taken me until the age...
Hello all! I hadn't really discussed with my surgery breast care nurse what to use once a suitable time had passed. I'm currently undergoing chemo, but wondered what anyone has been advised to put on your scars? I didn't know if it was still appropriate...
I am currently undergoing 3 x 3 weekly chemo and I have 12 weekly chemo sessions starting in May. can anyone please update me as to do you have to do weekly covid tests, blood tests and weekly oncologist appointments prior to the actual weekly chemo...
Hope your all OK to say its a roller coaster is an understatement isn't it x
Hi all I know my chemo will be in the next coming weeks , getting very anxious now don't know what to expect or how I will feel , have decided to have my chin length bob cut short just to really get used to shorter hair so its a step closer to the inevitable...
