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Hi All, I am very new to this experience and finding it incredibly hard to deal with uncertainty so was looking to see if any of you wonderful people could share your experience. My mum who is 59 was found to have a 14mm tumour on a routine mammogram...
Hi, after a routine mammogram I was called back and over the space of 3 weeks had 3 different biopsies (2 needle 1 vacuum) I was recalled a week later to be given the news of DCIS in 3 areas which was a shock. 2 weeks later I underwent surgery for a left...
Hi, I’ve just had my dosage reduced as my stomach couldn’t handle it. I’m still having trouble. I’m going to an outdoor concert in London and I’m worried about coping. A week later I’m going to Cornwall on holiday. How long can you have a break from this...
Sorry me again...For the past couple of weeks my hands and now my feet/ankles are very swollen. My hands are now back to normal but my feet/ankles have been very swollen for the past week and sometimes hurt. I had my last chemo session 7 weeks ago so...
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with stage 1 grade 3 er+ pr+ and I’m booked in for a lumpectomy at the end of the month. So for the past 2 weeks I have been on the breast cancer roller coaster of emotions. During this time I’ve not been able...
Hi, I am just wondering if anyone has specifically been on Zoladex with another medication (Exemestane, astrodome etc) and stopped the other medication but stayed only on the Zoladex? This would be in women that are pre menopausal.
Hello I had my first cycle of EC 5 days ago. Today I've got pains in my stomach. Has anyone got any suggested remedies to ease the pain please? Thank you.
Hello there. I am 66 years old, retired, with no family history of cancer of any type. I had a mammogram in February, which was all-clear, so, when I discovered a lump in my right breast, I wasn't too concerned. However, it just continued to grow, so...
Hello, my mum is about to start chemo for breast cancer and I’ve read conflicting things about Life Mel honey for side effects. Does anyone have any experience of taking it and did it help with boosting white blood cells and generally feeling a bit better...
Has anyone else suddenly developed heartburn/indigestion since being on Anastrazole. I have had other various side affects since starting taking it in April such as menopausal symptoms etc but the heartburn has suddenly developed over the last two weeks...
