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Has anyone been prescribed this yet since NICE approved the drug last month? I asked about it but was told as I had started hormone blockers just over a year ago, I would not be eligible? I was prescribed Letrozole prior to surgery for 8 weeks but came...
I had a wide local incision and sentinel node biopsy on 26th June and got my results last week. They had taken 3 nodes and only found 2mm of micro cells in the first one and the other 2 were clear so that was a relief. The tumor was a little bigger...
Hi I am nearly 3 weeks post mastectomy with immediate implant reconstruction after a DCIS diagnosis. Just wondering what other people's experience is after a few weeks. I am still finding it feels incredibly sensitive/raw when I move around. A bit...
Hi all, This is my first post — I’m new here and haven’t had an official diagnosis yet, so I hope it’s okay to reach out. I just felt like this would be the best place to ask for some advice and hear from people who understand I’m 35, and over the...
Hi everyone. I was diagnosed 4 weeks ago and had surgery on Wednesday to take away the lump and sentinel lymph nodes pain has been bearable however my issue is I am a carer for my husband who is a double amputee and tonight he struggled to get onto the...
Hi. Did anyone find that their hair knotted really easily with EC? I know it has a drying effect but my hair has never been so dry and knotted and I just can’t get the clumps of knots out. I’ve got one session left next Monday and I’m desperately trying...
Hi everyone My journey began in April. After an appointment which I made with the Big Bus I was called back for further investigations. After ultrasound scan and a mammogram calcifications were found on my right breast. A biopsy confirmed DCIS and a...
Hi all. I had my post operative consultant's appointment at the breast clinic this morning. I was originally told I had Lobular Cancer with a lesion of 13mm, grade 2 stage 1. I'm healing well, physically and mentally and I have been told that the cancer...
So the day finally came for my chemo to start. With a needle phobia and bad veins it didn’t begin too well! I was very disappointed that I decided to not continue with the cold cap. I managed the f st half an hour but couldn’t face the length of time...
Hi all I am thinking of moving to Liverpool to be closer to my daughter but am worried about how this could effect my treatment. I get really good support from the chemo unit and from my oncology team and have an amazing beast care nurse. I'm wondering...
