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Hi everyone. I discovered 3 weeks ago today that I have breast cancer. This was at the Breast clinic & although not confirmed the doctor was pretty clear that he thought it was. I went to hospital a week later and was told that I am oestrogen and progesterone...
Morning folks. I've been taking Tamoxifen since December. A couple of months ago I had horrendous side effects - hot flushes, horrendous mood swings etc. Things seemed to calm down the following month. This week, they are back. However, I have noticed...
Since my diagnosis of BC I’ve struggled to sleep and when I do I’m having nightmare. I’m exhausted during the day and needing to take a nap when I’m becoming tired. I’ve tried Nytol which worked for 1 night only and my sleep Pattern is now worse than...
Hi all, I was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer in 2021, originally I was on Anastrozol, which was fine, but then started getting really bad joint pain, then changed to Exemestane in February this year, my problem is for the past year, I have been...
I will be having mastectomy with an immediate DIEP breast reconstruction. Any information and advice on that will be greatly appreciated!
Sorry for such a personal matter but I am halfway through my chemo and for my fourth round was switched onto a different drug, Doxetacel. I developed a very painful rash all around my groin area, the Dr prescribed Timotin cream which is a mild steroid...
Morning Hi I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in the right breast , found at my routine mammogram back in March . Had a Lumpectomy, despite the initial diagnosis all is positive. Am taking Letrozole and have been for 2 months , am having some...
I had a breast cancer diagnosis Jan 2021 at age 52, mastectomy March 2021, EC-T chemo May-Sept 21 with chemical menopause, Herceptin July 21-August 22. I was started on Letrozole Oct 21, changed to Anastrazole in July 22 then Exemestane Sept 22 until...
Hello, I've just finished 3 cycles of EC and have lost about 70% of my hair (I've been using the cold cap). I still have a fringe, sides and back but have a big bald patch on the crown of my head. I'm st arting Docetaxal in 2 weeks and I've heard this...
I've recently had my 5th zoledronic acid infusion and cannot believe how fatigued I am. I had my last one in December and I put the fatigue down to the time of year, but it is unmistakable this time. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this...
