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Hi I’ve been on Tamoxifen fir a few months and am having radiotherapy at a different hospital. The oncologist there has suggested to my gp that I change antidepressants as it doesn’t mix well with Tamoxifen. I’m a bit worried about changing them as have...
I had a left mastectomy three and a half months ago. Great job, but it does not yet feel normal, small aches and pains as the nerves are healing, etc. In just over a week I am having the other side done, this time not to treat any existing cancer but...
Hi new to this so looking for some advice had a lumpectomy and breast reduction mid December but margins came back bad so had to have a mastectomy last Wednesday this time I have blood on the bandage not lots but I didn't have this the last time I am...
Hi everyone hope you are all staying safe. I have a couple of questions. I had a mastectomy on my right breast back in November 2021. I have already had the area drained from liquid once and saw my consultant( about another issue) last week. She...
I have just had surgery for stage 3 breast cancer, triple negative. I’ve agreed to chemo as a preventative measure, which is estimated to give me an additional 5% chance of surviving 10 years. Is it worth all the side effects? Can anyone help me decide...
Hi everyone, I have been told that it is advisable to have chemo as the consultant wasn't sure if it would be of any benefit. They have removed all the cancer out when I had my mastectomy and removed most of my lymph nodes. Because of this they were...
Had surgery, chemo and radiotherapy last summer/autumn. Been on letrozole since oct21. Awful side effects(night sweats, hot flashes, joint pain). Oncologist says evening primrose might help but GP, pharmacist, cancer research UK and Breast Cancer Now...
I had my first chemotherapy treatment on Wednesday and tried the cold cap. I did persevere and get used to it managed No. 8 all the way through it but found the 2 hours cool down the worst with headache and head felt really heavy. I have now got a neck...
Hi My first post so bear with me, I am 57, just diagnosed with Grade 3 (provisional) IDC, ER8, PR8 HER2 Positive. Letter also says Core & Clip right axilla - Positive. Last week I had a bone scan, breast MRI, and CT Thorax, Abdo and Pelvis with...
Hello..I went into work this morning ..2 days after my diagnosis.I really wanted to get back to some normality and be strong..I lasted 10 minutes before I broke down and had to come home.Everyone was so supportive and kind but I felt I'd let them down...
