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Apologies if my post is long. This is the first I've posted but have other cancer related questions so will post then elsewhere. Since lumpectomy in July for early stage invasive ductal breast cancer, delayed radiotherapy in November because I had major...
Dear All. I wonder if anybody could advise me if there is predominately a better brand of the above medication. It seems depending on the manufacture it makes a difference to the side effects. unfortunately I have thinning of the bones and feel so fatigued...
I had my first Paclitaxil treatment on Wednesday and since Friday I have been aching really badly. Ibuprofen or paracetamol doesn’t seem to touch the sides. Anybody experienced this and have any tips on what can help? The only thing that seems to ease...
Hi, I read on here about DEXA scans but there has been no mention of me having one. I’m about to finish radiotherapy and saw an oncologist last week. He spoke about Zoladronic acid and Abemaciclib, but no mention of scans. I’m already on Letrozole. At...
Hello all : )) I have been prescribed both these tablets, had anyone else had, or on verzenios? I knew I’d be taking tamoxifen, however the other tablet threw me as it’s a treatment In pill form. if anyone has had these, did you get any side effects...
Hi everyone, I found out yesterday that the cancer has spread to my lymph node. The consultant said I need a CT scan ‘to be on the safe side’. The nurse said it’s unlikely’ to have spread. However, I have literally never felt fear like this. Every time...
Hi. I was diagnosed with stage invasive ductal cancer last March and had a wide local excision and 8 lymph nodes removed they all came back clear. I know in the next month I will get a letter asking me to attend for 1st post op mammogram. However my...
Hello I'm Sarah I found out I might have Breast cancer 4 days before Christmas . Finally got my results on 6 th Jan . I have 3 lumps 2 in breast and 1 in lymph . I have a biopsy tomorrow and mri Thursday as 2 lumps was inconclusive. Scared its spread...
Hi All, I have type 3 grade 3 Invasive Breats Cancer with lympho/vascular invasion, was diagnosed last May, had come surgery in August in been on Chemo since, due to finish end January, I am booked for a double mastectomy at begining of March, I have...
Hello, I've been combing the internet looking for information about helpful supplements, and I'm left more confused than ever. It's a saturday, so I can't ask my bcn. I read that Evening Primrose oil can make tamoxifen more effective and help some of...
