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Hi, I had a mastectomy and node clearance in the armpit today, done as day surgery. I'm home now and comfortable but very aware that I'm still numb from the anesthetic. I asked about pain relief and was told they don't prescribe painkillers for a mastectomy...
Does citalopram have any interactions with tamoxifen? I am in 40 Mg of citalopram taken daily. One oncologist said it was safe to take with tamoxifen and my different oncologist at a different hospital said it is not ok to take citalopram with tamoxifen...
3 years ago I was diagnosed with HER2 and hormone positive breast cancer and I found a lot of support from other people who were on the same treatment plan and schedule as me. In December I found my cancer had returned and after 2 lots of surgery and...
I thought I’d take the time to post as I’ve found the forum really helpful when I’ve had questions, or just wanted to see how others are dealing with their treatment. I was diagnosed with breast cancer on 30th April, and had my lumpectomy and sentinel...
Hi all, this may sound weird but I can’t wait to get started! I am due to have 16 sessions of chemo. The love and support from friends and family has completely blown me away and I feel so very blessed to have this. I just wish I knew how I am going to...
Hi there, am going through the menopause as a result of cancer treatment. How do people deal with the symptoms when HRT isn't an option?
Just wanted to say hello. Share a little. Diagnosed with invasive breast cancer on 18th April with a tiny 4mm tumour. Surgery delayed due to another shadow showing on MRI and after various further investigations which showed the shadow to be clear, I...
Hi everyone. I'm new here. It's taken me a while to work out how to post as I can be a bit dum when it comes to anything remotely technical. I had a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy exactly a week ago today. I'm experiencing some soreness, pain numbness...
Hi, I am in day 4 of 5 day radiotherapy treatment and having a lot of pain again in breast and nipple, swollen beast and starting to go red. I thought the effects would a week or so after I finished treatment. Has anyone else had effects whilst in treatment...
Hi new here, just recently diagnosed. To have op tomorrow. Not sure where to start think it's a bit surreal to be honest. Scary if I stop to long to think about it x
