Hi. I have 2ndry breast cancer in my lungs & just finished my 3cycle. I am taking letrozole but Boots say they can’t get it from suppliers. I’ve tried a few other pharmacies around Chelmsford with no luck. is anyone else having this problem? my...
Hi, I was diagnosed 2 months ago with stage 4 er+ breast cancer (7 and a half years after my original diagnosis) in my bones and liver, the first treatment I’ve been put on is Ribociclib alongside Letrozole, yesterday I had an ECG and bloods (2 weeks...
My mum was duagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in January 2022. It is in her lung, spine and hip. Her treatment so far has kept the tumours stable. I'm not very medical but she has a drug that suppresses estrogen. Her most recent scan has shown all...
Started Ribociclib today. Hoping I can tolerate it. I finished treatments for breast cancer last August. I now have cancer in various bone sites. I would like to know how people cope with a diagnosis like this. I know we all cope differently...
Hi my name is Janice had breast cancer in 2020 thought I beet it after 6months of chemotherapy and 15 radiotherapy.and taking letrosol for 3 years . But found out 1week ago that’s it’s back and spread to my liver and colon. So right now feel confused...
I was having dental treatment when i was originally diagnosed with breast cancer, i stopped the tredtment as i had four ops, chemo and radio znd just had enough going on. This year i reztarted the dental treattreatment however it was a different dentist...
Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone else had to come off Capecitabine quite quickly. Unfortunately I suffered cardiotoxicity!! I had two angina attacks within 5 days of starting the treatment. It’s quite uncommon. I’ve been on Ibrance before this which...
I was due to start Capecitabine in a couple of weeks (19th June) but developed an abscess on a tooth so have had to have an extraction. My start date has now been put back to 17th July and I am worried that this will affect any benefit that the drug may...
Has anyone on here had a ureteric stent fitted? If so please could you share your experiences. Thank you.
Hello fellow travellers im new to the forum after being diagnosed with mets breast cancer to bones in February 2023. Shell shocked as thought in December 22 I only had two small lesions in both boobs and was due for surgery, had similar treatment in...
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2026 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007