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So today has been emotional but a positive day. Took the leap and hubby shaved my head after clumps falling out for days ,actually really comfortable in my head scarfs and wigs at the ready emotionally I'm drained but ready for second chemo Wednesday...
Hi anyone on here been diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer , and what is your treatment ?
I've previously posted on the side effects (debilitating for me) which began a few months ago despite taking letrozole since August 2021. I'm now on an official break after discussion with BCN six weeks ago. Four days after stopping letrozole, the awful...
Hi - I have been on letrozole and zoladex for 3 years, 2 to go. Bit of joint pain but not too bad, but the intimate dryness is terrible - can’t have penetrative sex anymore and my last smear test was excruciating. Any recommendations?
Hello All, 2 months ago, I had a lumpectomy and lymph node removal. My first operation ever at age 54. Plus, I was at my dad's funeral just days before my op. I have been signed off work since, as I have felt quite melancholy. Radiotherapy sessions...
I'm wondering whether anyone had experienced issues like these & how you have dealt with them? My relationship with my partner wasn't great before my diagnosis (mainly due to lack of intimacy caused by menopausal issues). My husband was there for all...
Does anyone have experience of taking Ribociclib please? I’m interested in your experience It’s been recommended and I’m awaiting approval from BUPA They have refused so far, possibly because although it’s been approved by the EU, the U.K. hasn’t yet...
They don't tell you about this or is it me being numb? They tell you the chemo will affect your hair. It will probably fall out. I knew that, I chose not to do the cold cap. To be honest I didn't fancy extending the time I was going to be on the chemo...
Hi I have been given this diagnosis and currently having more biopsies as they are checking an area with a typical cells, not quite sure what that means, I would love to hear from someone with the same diagnosis and what was the plan recommended for you...
I'm experiencing a lot of joint pain, especially in my knees, since starting letrozole 3.5 years ago. This is getting really painful now and I have been getting sciatica type pain on the rhs of bottom. Sleep is a struggle as everything seems to hurt when...
