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Hi everyone, my name is Des. I was recently diagnosed with stage 1, Grade IDC and had a lumpectomy and sentinel lobe biopsy 3 weeks ago.
I've been on the Accord make of anastrozole for 2 years with few problems. Just opened my bag from the chemist to find they have changed me to Amarox. Very concerned as info from this site suggests that brand makes a big difference. has anyone got experience...
I have just had my fourth injection and found this month I felt very tied and also had acid reflux for the first week . Usually I get a lot of back pain for the first few weeks I have not had that this month.just finished oesophageal cancer treatment...
Hi I am due to start radiotherapy fairly soon. I am going for the mapping appointment next week. I understand that there are some risks- especially as my left breast is being treated. What's more, my breasts are small, almost flat when I lie down with...
Hi I had a lumpectomy 8 weeks ago healing has been good however over the last few days my breast has been getting painful especially when I take off my bra I can’t let it go I have to hold onto my breast as the pain intensifies when I let it go. Under...
Dear All, I have had my mammograms, ultrasounds and biopsies and they have already told me to prepare for a cancer diagnosis so my head has been all over the place the past few weeks. I have been told I should get a call tomorrow to book me into the clinic...
Ok sorry to ask anyone have this? im on letrozole am post menopausal had mirena coil removed a few weeks ago i pee - fine. And then 2 mins later feel like there’s a wee bit left! Feels a bit like beginnings of cystitis feels. But doesn’t really...
Hi all,I had a severe allergic reaction to paxital on April 22nd.It was my first chemo.I was told i would t ha e Paclitaxel again.Im due to start Abraxane on Thursday. I was wondering if this has happened to anyone else and how did the Abraxane go.Im...
It’s 3 years since I was diagnosed with breast cancer I had all the treatments chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, surgery and now I’m on a hormone blocker. Im in great form back at work doing all the normal things my little problem is my hair growth it’s taking...
Hi all, I have my appt with the breast surgery team on Thursday. I have been told, as you know, that my cancer has been caught so very early and is very treatable and I know I should feel grateful for that. Thank goodness for my routine mammogram. But...
