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Hi I've decided not to take alendronic acid tablet form as the side effects sounded awful and I'm already dealing with exemestane side effects, has anyone got any advice pros or cons please
Does any one have any advice on coping with the common side effects of Ribociclib such as bowel and bladder probelms, tiredness, hair loss etc. Any foods or supplements which help for example - any thing which helps you to "live with it"
I wonder if there is anyone out there who is also experiencing severe numbness and chronic pain in their feet and legs after taking Tamoxifen. I didn't have chemotherapy (only 4 weeks radiotherapy) for my stage II breast cancer (invasive ductal carcinoma...
So I've had 4 rounds of EC chemo and one of 4 rounds of Docetaxil. I've noticed my leg hairs growing now!! I'm so happy about this (saddo) but just wondered if the Docetaxil will make me lose any regrowth? Xx
Did anyone have tingling sensations, like pins and needles in their fingertips? I finished my radiotherapy in November, and these started just a few days ago. Is this a result or cause due to my radiotherapy? Should I be concerned?
Had first round of treatment today, it went well. Also using cold cap, as advised, first 10 minutes definitely brain freeze but after that got used to the cold and didn’t really bother me, just wrapped up with layers and a blanket. Not looking forward...
Hi I had a wide excision and sentinel node biopsy nearly 4 weeks ago, all is healing well and scabs gone. I really want a bubble bath so wondering if now I can?
Not sure where to start I have my face to face appointment on Tues and worried on what stage it will be
Hi, I have been reading for sometime but this is my first post. I have Idc and had a lumpectomy and another op. to clear margins. Also have at least one node involved I am due radiotherapy in the next month and my question is has anyone with fibromyalgia...
Hi all, I have just been told that I have a grade 3 tumour in my right breast, after getting the all clear from a grade 3 tumour in my left breast 5 years ago. I got the news 2 days after my 41st birthday, having conned myself into believing that...
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