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I've been on Letrozole for 9 months and am still suffering from fatigue and poor sleep. Any ideas how to improve this. I try to exercise but get tired. I used to be fit, but feel sluggish all the time. I don't know anyone else taking Letrozole. I'm 70...
Hi, I have finished all my treatment, lumpectomy, Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and now on Letrozole. I finished everything 1st December, I am just so tired all the time, aches and pains about the muscles and lower back, I don’t feel I could return to...
Been diagnosed with grade 3 breast cancer meaning chemo then mastectomy Ive been healthy all my life and not on meds for anything. Chemo to start on monday. Would love input from others ....positive feedback only please .
Having had full bloods last week for an annual review with the GP. My oncologists today has thrown me into a bit of a panic! No need to wait then she said, so Abemaciclib being delivered to me tomorrow and Zolendronic acid booked for 22nd Feb. Please...
Hi I am new to this fantastic community, happy to have this support but a little scared with my future. I have been diagnosed with breast cancer grade 1. I went through mamoplastic surgery ( 5 small tumors removed plus reduction of healthy breast...
I had surgery for small low grade tumour on right breast 3 months ago. Then 5 sessions of radiotherapy which finished on 20 December. So 5 weeks after radio has ended I still have a bad smell from my right armpit. Even after washing the smell is still...
Everything from the visit to the gp then the one stop breast clinic appointment to lumpectomy ,endocrine treatment commencement and the radiotherapy which starts next week has been flawless BUT l don’t feel sick and it’s not helped by folks telling me...
Hi I’m coming to the end of my first week of EC cycle and 5th day of Filgrastim injections sorry having a moan but oh I feel so unwell. Like full on flu up and down emotionally (I cried as only had one egg in house other day ) hahaha , just read on here...
Hi, please could anyone let me know if it is worth trying scalp cooling during chemo. Thanks
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