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Hi I started my Letrozole about 10 days ago and take it last thing at night, no significant side effects as yet or so I thought. For the last 5 nights about 20 mins after I have taken it I experience an intense pain in the left side of my chest under...
Hello, I'm in late stages of my pregnancy (37weeks) I was told of my breast cancer confirmation 12 days ago. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with having a baby and getting ready for cancer removal surgery? Do you know if I would be able...
Me again. Can I ask if anyone else felt their life was on hold while waiting for mri and biopsy results? I've had the mammogram and ultrasound, then the biopsy and mri, results appointment this Friday. I just need to move forward with my life whatever...
Diagnosed when came out of lockdown & required double mastectomy. Post surgery recovery took well over 6 months due to allergic reactions to glue or other chemicals used. & am now on daily anithistamins. Chose not to go for reconstruction on this basis...
Hi everyone, I’m new to the group. 4 weeks ago today I found a lump, managed to see my gp the same day who referred me to breast cancer clinic, 13 days later I saw my consultant and had my biopsy, last Wednesday I got told I have breast cancer, today...
I thought I would share what I did before and a little of during, at the start of my chemo treatment for breast cancer. Just before my lumpectomy my breast cancer nurse put me in touch with a family counselor. I was having a hard time dealing with the...
Hi All I've had lump and lymph nodes removed, finished radiotherapy and feeling fed up being tired and no energy ️
My mum started on letrozole about 5 weeks ago . She getting horrendous sickness , bouts of constipation/ diarrhoea. She's literally housebound with the sickness and dizziness. Spoke to breast team and they've said try and persevere. Has anyone else suffered...
Hi everyone, I wasn't sure where I can turn to for help. I fund a lump on my breast back in October 2022 and had an ultrasound and biopsy done in November at Royal Free hospital. I've finally was given an appointment with my consultant on Wednesday 25th...
I am feeling frustrated and like my choices have been taken away. I had a second biopsy done 3 weeks ago after waiting for 5 weeks after the first one to be told that there weren’t enough cells for the HER2 test to be run. Today I have been told this...
