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Not a very nice subject to discuss but I’m on month 3 of taking Abemaciclib, the 1st month wasn’t pleasant with the side effect of diarrhoea but is settling down now, some foods make it worse and I usually get a sign that it’s time to go, tonight I got...
Hi can anyone give me advice on letrazole? Have you had side effects if so what are they ? Thanks Amanda
Hi, I am 56, mother & nanny and was diagnosed with lobular breast cancer stage 3 back last June. After surgery, chemo and radiotherapy I find I now need support to continue getting back to some kind of normality! I have always been so positive and upbeat...
I am now down to my last few eyelashes so have been looking at false ones. Does anyone know if it’s ok to use ones with glue? Or is there a specific type I should use? many thanks!
Hi, does anyone else suffer badly with bowels all throughout chemo? It’s driving me crazy, I’ve had 2 doses of chemo and only had 1 normal bm in 2 months, I’m going round in circles with it, I eat veg, fruit, drink plenty and eat normally, but still have...
Hi, I am posting this on behalf my mum. She is 55 & has just been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, although the lump has been removed and she is awaiting chemo the stats online for this particular cancer returning seems higher than some...
Hi I am new to this forum. I had breast surgery 2 weeks ago to remove my right breast. Still actually wonder whether I am really living this, if that sounds crazy
Hello , I'm new to this forum . I've had a mastectomy and Auxiliary node clearance on 17th January. Although recovering well from surgery I am now becoming increasingly anxious as my oncology appointment looms this Thursday. I will be having chemo then...
Been sent to aand e for second day in row as unable to keep anything in for two days. Sat in a small room with 4 other patients am not particularly happy as told am at high risk of infection what am I supposed to do
Hi joannie here , I’ve had lymph nodes removed from under left arm and had radiotherapy I’ve had to stop hrt 6 months ago after being on it 20 year im going through the most horrendous menopause putting weight on my tummy hot flushes can’t sleep. Help...
