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Hi everyone, Have just been to collect my prescription for another lot of letrozole and notice the make is "Amarox"...never heard of this one. Been taking Accord. Just wondered if anyone has had Amarox before...bit apprehensive. Hope everyone is having...
I'm having a mx early next week and am starting to freak out. I've been quite upbeat with my family and work colleagues. Brushing it off as no big deal! Well it finally hit me it is a big deal and it's going to hurt! I thought recovery would be a couple...
Hi, I had a Lumpectomy and Sentinel node removal on 12th July, I was very bruised and in a lot of pain but at my wound check told all was ok so I just thought this must be normal and I am being a wimp and to get on with it. At my results meeting with...
Hi Can I please ask if anyone is taking topical vaginal oestrogen? I met with my oncologist today and he mentioned it as a possibility as I am struggling with vaginal moisturisers giving me BV and I am always having to dash to have a wee when I don...
Hi, everyone. It is nice to have a group so that we can share some but sad news. I just had given the bad news on 27th July that I got this uncommon Adcc cancer. But still wait for ER, PR, HER2, CK5/6 and CK/14 which. Does anyone know if it’s normal for...
My mum was diagnosed with breast cancer about a month ago. She had a mastectomy two weeks ago and everything went well but they’ve found that there is cancer in my mum’s lymph nodes. I don’t know what happens next and, to be honest, I’m really scared...
Hi everyone Has anyone got experience with muscle and bone pain, with tummy pain after Paclitaxel? I’ve just started this on a 2 weekly cycle Thanks
Hi just wondering if any of you can suggest how to make the feeling of tiredness and nausea go down. Is it normal side effects? Or just my worry doing it? thankyou rachel
Hia im Rachel and I have recently found out to have breast cancer. Although it’s a this is caught early and should be an easy lumpectomy with no chemo,… I’m still so scared. It’s booked as a day surgery but does that mean I can’t have anyone with me...
Hi, just like to say hello. I had a mastectomy at the end of March this year for stage 1 breast cancer. I recovered really well. Within 2 weeks I was back out hiking on my beloved hills. It was a wonderful feeling. 7 weeks after the mastectomy I was back...
