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Hi, I had a biopsy on November 25th and have my follow up appointment on 6th Jan (longest wait ever!!!) I just checked my NHS app to see if my test results are on there and they’re not. Under the ‘Health Condition’ section it says when I was referred...
Hi all, i have been on Letrozole since January, the hospital supplied Sun Pharma brand and the next month from the pharmacy was also Sun Pharma. Two months in and very little side effects so my doctor specified that I should have Sun Pharma always....
My name is Kate. Nice to meet you all, I wish it was in better settings and circumstances ;) I am 51 years old. In August I was diagnosed with invasive lobular breast cancer. At the beginning oncologist thought it is 14mm. As she said - lumpectomy...
Hi I have been on Letrozole 2.5 mg for nearly 12months no problems, I have just had another prescription from doctors and they have gave me another type called Exemestane 25 mg , not sure if they have made a mistake anyone else had this happen? Thanks...
Hi I was diagnose in September and had a lumpectomy. My tumour was analysed and found to be oestrogen positive and HER2 negative. It was also grade 3. Following further tests(oncotype) it was decided I need chemo as well as radiotherapy. This will...
Ever since my cancer treatment my feet socks smell so bad, never like this before plus I seem to have an odour about my breat area is it cancer smell or something else?
I have had tests back stating above just waiting for CT to come back the surgeon told me I have a large mass , diagnosed stage 2 but may change depending on CT results, what does it mean ?
Hi all Ive just finished 18 weeks of Chemo and now moving onto Tamoxifen in 2 weeks time - I was just wondering is there a better time of day to take the tablets? I suffered quite a lot with sickness on chemo so wondered if before bed might be better...
Hi, I am a year and a half after surgery and have now developed lymphoedema in my right dominant hand and arm. I’m awaiting the delivery of some sleeves and gloves. Any advice on how to fit all the sld / exercises/ moisturising etc into a day so that...
I am currently waiting on my appointment at the clinic. I was seen two years ago for lumps ans breast pain. My implants (nhs fitted for asymmatry) were removed but capsules left behind as I couldnt lift my arm up. Lumps were said to be fat lumps and not...
