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In February 2024, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. After a very difficult year of chemo and radiotherapy, I was very happy to be given the all clear. I have now been offered 6 monthly Zoledronic acid infusions but the side effects sound awful, although...
Anyone else suffering with severe pains in knees whilst on Letrozole? I’ve been on it 5 months now n the pain today has had me in tears xxx
Hi,I lost most of my body hair during chemo. The hair on my head is growing back nicely although now wavy, grey and very fine/fluffy. However, I've noticed that I'm getting a growth of very fine hair down the side of my cheeks - side burns almost . The...
I am due to start ribociclib for primary breast cancer. A slight complication is that I have Lupus and will have to stop the medication I take for that as it is incompatible with ribociclib. My dentist has questioned how safe it is to have dental treatment...
Hello. Just wanted some advice please. I have second chemo tomorrow. My hair is very dry and my scalp is peeling (I’ve always suffered with this) and would usually give it a good scrub to remove it all. However obviously scrubbing is not recommended...
Hi, found lump 18 months ago was due mammogram so didn’t take doctors advise to get it checked through cancer referral as mammogram was the next month. Had mammogram came back clear, assumed it was a blocked mammory duct. In November last year decided...
I had my one year end of active treatment appointment and my first of five years surveillance mammograms last year. After both I was told verbally, and in writing, that if I had any concerns I could contact breast care nurses direct under 5 years patient...
Hello. I'm 3 weeks post lumpectomy and am seeing the oncologist on Monday before I start Letrozole and radiotherapy etc. My cancer is hormone receptive. I am expecting be told I need my mirena taken out (ugh) and wondered if any of you were also told...
Hello I'm due to start docetaxel, carboplatin and trastuzumab soon. Good news is they've removed 2 cancers from right breast - still healing but much better and back at work. I'm really worried about how the treatment will affect me. Any advice...
Does anyone have Lupus and has been diagnosed with breast cancer?
