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Hi everyone I gave invasive ductal cancer and am taking 6 months of Letrozole before surgery. My hair seems to be thinning due to the medication. Has anyone had experience of this or know of anything I can use to help please. Thanks
Hi I've just started my hormone tablets and my face had got quite itchy can anyone recommend a good face moisturiser or any other suggestions please?
Hi just had another op on my breast today to try to get a clearer margin. Last op was 23rd December so only 3 weeks in between. Must say this time around it was better and again thanks to our wonderful NHS . Finding out results and next steps 28th January...
Hi. I had Her2+ ER+ breast cancer. Mastectomy no lymph node involvement. Am into second year of Letrozole and suddenly my skin has become extremely wrinkly. Has anyone else experienced this. I want to stop Letrozole. Has anyone tried collagen supplements...
I have a mastectomy on 24 Jan and suddenly it’s starting to feel very real and I feel overwhelmed with emotions. My ct scan showed no spread. I’m having a mastectomy and lymph node clearance. I have lots of appointments this week. Just messaging on here...
Hi,I am Neda and I was just diagnosed with 3+ breast cancer. It says that is grade 3 and in early stages.The consultant didn't tell me the exact stage but said that some cells have been detected in the lymph but the lymph node has captured them.I am not...
I've got my hospital appointment on Tuesday to get biopsy results and treatment plan. I had my recall appointment on 20 December so it's been the longest 3 weeks or so. I've been trying to get on with life as normal and put everything to the back of my...
First I'll explain my story... I was diagnosed with Grade 2 invasive lobular breast cancer last July - a barely perceptible lump which they were surprised I found. I had a lumpectomy and the sentinel nodes were removed, the nodes were positive and...
Dear All, I had a mastectomy last month and received a call yesterday to go to the clinic on Monday so I am guessing my results are now in from the surgery. I had been told previously I may need chemo if this is the case please can I ask how soon after...
Hi there, I completed my radiotherapy in October 2024 for my left breast. Everything was healing well, but recently I’ve noticed that the breast is swollen, feels “warm inside,” is very tight, and the skin has developed folds. Is this a normal long...
