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Has anyone been given advice on foods, supplements or vitamins to avoid whilst taking ribociclib? I read somewhere that you should not take probiotics or eat yoghurt etc with live cultures, or have live vaccines whilst having targeted cancer therapies...
I found my lump when my baby turned 4 month old, he has just turned 6 month old and been told i have a grade 3 and starting chemo on tuesday. Any others out there with young babies? Or has anyone got any experiences to share? Really apprehensive that...
Hi folks I've been diagnosed with DCIS and waiting for pre op visit to plan treatment and dates. I already met briefly with the surgeon and know that I will have a lumpectomy possible node removed and then radiation. I'm getting stressed about how...
I had a masectomy at the end 2023, I am on zoladex and letrozole. In the last few weeks that I have severe pains in my leg it is affecting my mobility. I have been taking the medication for a year has anyone any had a similar experience.
Hi. I was on Letrozole for 10 months but really struggled with side effects so my oncologist switched me to Exemestane 3 weeks ago. I had a blood test before Christmas while on Letrozole and all was ok with my thyroid. I've been underactive for almost...
Following chemo, radiotherapy and now Letrozole for 10 years I feel like I've aged about 10 years! The skin on my face particularly has lost tone, looks dull and more wrinkly - especially around the eyes. Does anyone know/use any particular cream that...
Hello. For the past month I’ve noticed my right breast is larger than normal ( it’s always been the bigger and more dense one) it would hurt when I woke up in the AM. Upon monthly check I found an area where I could feel a pea size lump. Originally I...
Hi there, This year I made the decision to send off my family history notes to Womens Health to look into my risk at developing C in later years. It came back as high risk, and I was recommended getting yearly mammograms from the age of 40. However...
Following IV chemo and single mastectomy surgery, I now need 8 cycles of Xeloda (Capecitabine). Has anyone had experience of this and how did it make you feel. Side effects look a bit frightening.
Hi all, I thought it would be useful to highlight that Liz O’Riordan (the breast surgeon who has had breast cancer) has posted a link to a short film on her Twitter (X) account. It is mostly about how Turmeric supplements interfere with Tamoxifen and...
