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Hi I've been on anastrozole and abemaciclib for just over 2 years. I found the anastrozole gave me joint pains at first but after starting the abemaciclib they have been manageable ( I assume it has some anti inflammatory properties). I have been on...
Hi all, I’ll be starting on Verzenios (abemaciclib) next month. I’d be really grateful if anyone taking it could share their experience of side effects - thanks!
I finished treatment a few weeks ago. My anxiety is huge compared to what it was during treatment. Have other people experienced this and does it lessen with time?
Is there a definitive time I can say I don't have cancer any longer?? I have had surgery, managed to dodge chemo, and am half way through radiotherapy, I will be embarking on five years worth of hormone therapy when the radiotherapy stops, possibly more...
Good evening, first post here and hoping for some advice! im 28, just had a double mastectomy and implant reconstruction on Monday. Brca1 carrier, so this was preventative surgery. I'm informed it all went well, however I have 2 very odd boobs. I'm...
I’m currently going for my second round of chemo, 8 planned before the next bit is put in place, is it normal to have chemo before possibly surgery
Hi has anyone been offered this treatment called Neratinib ? It’s only people who have had her 2 positive breast cancer , chemo , herceptin and a hormone pill to suppress oestrogen ? I seem to be in a small category of people that have been offered...
Hi I am currently 8 weeks post lumpectomy and due to start chemotherapy next week. My emotions are all over the place and the minute and I feel so scared of chemotherapy anyone else felt this way x
I’m new on this forum so please forgive me if I’m not posting in the right place! Does anyone else feel really guilty about not getting checked out earlier? I have been diagnosed with lobular cancer but am still waiting for MRI results which will be...
Good morning just wondering if anyone had experienced pain in their arm during/after radiotherapy? And if they have what might of helped? I started radiotherapy Tuesday - so o lay had 4 sessions and still have 11 to go I’ve been awake since 2:30 with...
