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I had mastectomy and immediate diep flap reconstruction 5 days ago. At home now doing well. I can't remember whether I'm supposed to be trying to walk upright or stooped a bit to protect tummy wound? Scared to stretch it and give myself a little roll...
Hi all, I have 3rd chemo session coming up next week, have had a month off as had surgery due to infection an feeling normal again so absolutely dreading it, feeling very down atm an hard to talk to family and friends as just feel a bit of a burden off...
Hi there I had my first zoladex injection a few days ago due to having to come off tamoxifen as I’m allergic to it. what has been peoples experience with zoladex, how long till you feel any side effects and what were they i start anastrazole once...
I’m still reeling from the shock of my diagnosis and waiting for my MRI scan and HER2 results have been agonising and extra depressing at this time of the year when everyone else is happy. I haven’t had the heart to tell my children or my family abroad...
New to the group. Hello. I'm having a mastectomy of my left breast but also have non-invasive cancer in the right breast. Because I have very large breasts I have been offered a mastectomy on this side (if I want one) or a wide local excision. If it had...
I have just been to the Pharmacy in my village to collect my prescription for Letrozole. On my prescription it says Actavis brand please. I pick up the prescription to find it is NOT Actavis. I say very politely, that I can't accept that...
Hi has anyone done the makeup course? I’ve booked to do it but it’s only a week after my first chemo (I’m having chemo weekly for 12 weeks). I’m now thinking I should have waited for a bit longer.
I have been taking Letrozole since I finished chemo in September 2016, my SE were not too bad but they are getting worse. I have pains in my joints, shoulders, arms, legs and breasts, and a clicking thumb. I went to my GP to ask if I could change Brands...
Hi I am going to have Goserelin sub ut injection tomorrow with a astra zile. Is anastrazole started the same day as Goserelin? They were not clear with this. Anyone who can answer please
After being diagnosed earlier this month with breast cancer I think I've coped really well so far juggling the million appointments and my life in general. But today I just feel rubbish. Still attempting to work, to do parenting and life after not long...
