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Finally had a decent sleep last night. Letrozole seems to affect the ability to fall asleep or return to sleep after wakening....usually to get up to pee..another thing with it. I'd forgotten that my breast care nurse had suggested taking a Piriton tablet...
I found a lump in my left breast 3 weeks ago and was referred to hospital. Had mammogram, ultrasound & biopsies on Monday & call from consultant yesterday confirmed it is malignant as is a lymph node. I have an appointment to see consultant next Thursday...
Hello.... I am so confused and wondered what your experiences are please? Given choice of Tchp - docetaxel, carboplatin, herceptin, perjeta x 3 weekly x 6 OR Thp - paclitaxel, herceptin, perjeta x weekly x 12 (and if fare OK afterwards possibly...
I was diagnosed with breast cancer a couple of weeks ago, had an mri last week and waiting for results. The only thing I know just now is that it's hormone based. But my lump is painful, really painful, even wakes me up at night sometimes. I do...
Hi I had found a thread in which people had given tips on how they proactively combated potential side effects of Letrozole. I can't find the thread now so can somebody help me find it or can people post or repost what they did to help themselves eg...
Hi All, After a long summer of surgeries (3 in total) finally saw my Oncologist today, I am going to be having weekly chemo for 12 weeks with Herceptin (Trastuzumab) because I am HER+ no sure how I feel about weekly Chemo but I guess It kind of gets it...
Can anyone share how to restore the body after chemotherapy?
Hi there, I've recently been diagnosed with Breast Cancer, and thought I would reach out for some help and advice...
Hi everyone, after lurking since my diagnosis on 5th November I've finally plucked up the courage to post. I think mainly because it has taken a while to digest the news. I joined the trial "Poetic-A" taking Letrozole for 14 days before the operation...
I am in a bad place at the moment. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2019, after a routine mammogram because I had turned 50. At the time, I was preparing for a year sabbatical in Spain after working at the same place for over 20 years, a highschool...
