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Hi everyone. I've been on tamoxifen for three years and have had endless problems with my teeth cracking and sore gums. Until I started taking tamoxifen I had few problems with my teeth but I've seen my dentist 8 times since August and 18 since starting...
Hi All, I was told before Christmas that I had breast cancer. Biopsies were taken. I was called in for a consultation at the beginning of January and the diagnosis was confirmed. It was in my right breast and also in my lymph nodes. They had got 2 of...
Hello all I've now finished 6 lots of chemo it's not been easy to say the least but I rang the bell and the tumour has shrunk just waiting for surgery has anyone out there suffered aching limbs and still quite fatigued anyone had these problems I'm...
Hi wondering if anyone can help me. Iv been trying to get holiday insurance but unable to find anyone who will insure me. I have stage 4 breast cancer which is classed as terminal but treatable. Im doing well at the minute. If anyone can help thankyo...
Does anyone have any advice for dealing with large Seroma following lumpectomy and axillary node clearance surgery. It has been drained once 2 weeks ago but refilled quickly and seems to be getting bigger every day. Breast surgeon is reluctant to drain...
Hi, It was confirmed Tuesday that i have grade 2 breast cancer, mass about 5cm but hasn’t spread to lymph nodes. Next step is a ct scan which I am very afraid of, and im struggling waiting for this. Throughout the day I can take my mind off it a little...
Hi I’m starting my radiotherapy next Thursday only got the 5 days but I am so anxious I had a panic attack in the ct scan at my planning appointment so now I’m so scared it will happen again at radiotherapy
Hi, I've just finished what will hopefully be my last chemo treatment yesterday, it's been haaaaard! I think I needed to connect in this group earlier for support but it's been such a whirlwind! I have really struggled with the whole process - waiting...
Hi. I received the 10 year all clear jan2022 so didn’t think too much of the breathlessness from April 2022 post covid. Fast forward a few months, I’m in the realms of preparing to re-emigrate to Australia to join my husband and daughters and end in with...
Hi. I am seeing my Medical Oncologist on 6-Feb to discuss treatments following surgery. Not sure how Her2 borderline positive will affect outcomes. The Grade III status suggests to me that chemo will be strongly recommended and the borderline her2 status...
