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Hello I have been reading the online chats for over a week and felt it was time to message now. It’s been a whirlwind. I was diagnosed almost 5 weeks ago age 52 after having a ct scan to check for another condition which was all ok. A nodule was seen...
Hi everyone, I hoping that someone has been in similar position...but not confident.... Was due to have Mastectomy/reconstruction last Thurs, was cancelled 2 days before, just had a phone call from surgeon to say it's unlikely to go ahead at all....
Good morning all I am new to the group and have been reading your messages. I am a few weeks off starting chemotherapy as I need secondary surgery due to close margins. First surgery was lumpectomy and senital lymph node biopsy, I just can't sleep due...
Has anyone with stage four breast cancer been on Palbocyclib and letrozole for more than five years.
Hi there I’ve been taking anastrazole for 5 years and have another 5 to go. My cholesterol level has increased and I’ve been offered statins. Recently my parathyroid hormone is high and I’m waiting to see a GP. I’m lucky because I can cope with the...
Morning all I haven't started chemo, but I know it will be the near future and I have read about the affects to neuropathy your nails and body. Has anyone tried cold therapy (like the cold cap) on hands and feet? and if so, what are your opinions...
Hi I have found a local cancer support Walking group that really helps my mental health, but i am still working and this and every other support group is on when I need to be at work. I have had sick days from chemo but in between been trying to keep...
Has anyone else experienced vaginal blood loss from taking abemaciclib, I had an early menopause when I was 40, and I am now nearly 77 and have started to experience vaginal discharge and blood loss, which seems strange, as I thought it was supposed to...
Dear All, as I only started chemo yesterday I thankfully am not having any mouth ulcers yet but I would love some suggestions of ones to maintain oral hygiene and ones for mouth ulcers. Many thanks xxx
So I’m awake at stupid o’clock yet again and this time it’s because today is my first chemo bricking it
