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Hi everyone I’m a week into Letrozole and have started with headache. Is this one of the side effects anyone else has suffered? Thanks in advance
I've been on Tamoxifen since December 2022. My side effects have been manageable until fairly recently. I can handle the hot flushes, the mood swings and the brain fog. I can laugh these off and manage to plod on. What I can no longer do is handle the...
Has anyone had a diagnosis following mammogram that showed microcalcifications followed by biopsy which shows cancel cells nearby. No lumps. Waiting for hospital appointment now
Hi, I had my mastectomy and axillary node clearance last October, and did chemo, radio and now on abemaciclib and letrozole. I've finally been able to have thyroid surgery for a second primary and and about to have a second thyroid surgery. This isn...
Hi. I've recently went to the doctor with a lump in my armpit I have been ill with the flu .. the doctor said it was properly a swollen lymph node but would refer me to the breast clinic to check. Today I've had a letter from he nhs saying urgent suspected...
I finished my Radiotherapy 3wks ago. Physically im feeling ok, just fatigue. But mentally im really struggling! Very emotional, mood up and down. I feel like now the treatments have ended im expected to jump back to it as if nothing has happened. Ive...
Dear All, I am just starting my journey so still a bit of shock. Am awaiting biopsy results but they have told me to prepare for a cancer diagnosis. I do hope I can offer some support to you all, sending lots of love and healing hugs xxx
Hi All, I had a lumpectomy and lymph nodes removed two months ago and I’m healing very well. The Doctors have told me I am clear and I’m so delighted about that. Everyone was super supportive when I was diagnosed, which meant a lot, but when I told...
I’m new to the community. I didn’t know if I wanted to join or not, I still don’t really! I was diagnosed back in June with breast cancer a big shock to say the least. it was going to be a lumpectomy but has ended up being a mastectomy. I had this...
I am due to start Letrazole next week and I have a heavy work week. I am a baker and work in a tearoom so on my feet all day. When do the side effects start to kick in? I had my lumpectomy 4 weeks ago and due to start radiotherapy in 6 weeks, is it...
