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Hi I have Lipoedema among other things, amd I am currently on Letrozole but struggling with the side effects and the Oncologist soad if I don't cope I will be switched to Tamoxifen, which she didn't put me on originally as have had blood clots in the...
I had my radio planning meeting today. I know that there is probably no better way but I genuinely felt like a piece of meat laid on that bed. I felt exposed because I was naked but also because I haven't really had my breasts out since surgery for all...
Hi all, I had a lumpectomy and mammoplasty for DCIS on 21st July 2022 and I’m still getting quite a bit of pain in the affected breast. It’s mainly sharp pains, not all the time and not every day but it’s still quite painful if I lie on that side. Is...
Hi I've just been diagnosed again with cancer in the same breast after 3years clear. I previously had flap reconstruction from my back, Im thinking about getting double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction, but sure which way to go, either implant...
Hello Has anyone taken Exemestane with an anti anxiety medication and if so did you feel better? 4 years on I still have long periods were I am very anxious and have panic attacks. I’ve tried everything: exercise, therapy, meditation etc but I am...
Hi, I don't actually know what to say, it hasn't sunk in. I'm petrified that I do know. It's hard to say what I have. I've only said it out loud once as to why I was having an early covid jab. I was told on 16th September about level 2 lobular breast...
Hi. Just wondering if anyone on tamoxifen and experienced any issues. I started on tamoxifen yesterday and I was feeling sick a few hours after taking it and today took it this morning now been sick twice. Not sure if its the tamoxifen or the side effects...
Hello, I am 20 years old and I noticed pain and swelling in my breast. I went to the GP who obviously examined me. He found a lump and has referred me to the breast clinic. I thought it could be just an infection like peridot mastitis but upon research...
I'm newly diagnosed. Hormone positive, low grade invasive breast cancer. 10mm. Got surgery next week. I've been told my treatment plan is surgery, radiotherapy and endocrine treatment. I'm confused as to how the surgeon can know the plan when he has not...
Hi all. Looking for some advice.i have a lumpsectomy in March and lymph nodes removed.i found a hard lump under my armpit about four weeks ago.spoke to my nurse who booked me a appointment Tuesday just gone.im now being sent for a ultrasound next week...
