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has anyone else experienced an increased sense of smell since starting treatment with Ribociclib fulvestrant or denosumab? I have and not sure whether it is related to these drugs. But I can smell so many things I could not before. It’s not always useful...
Hi there, I’m new here - my mum’s metastatic breast cancer has recently spread to her brain and things are progressing very quickly. Her balance and mobility is being significantly affected so my dad and I would like to get a stairlift fitted to help...
Good morning to you all. I had a lumpectomy last year surgery and radiotherapy. I had 4 lymph nodes removed and one had cancer. I had my first annual mammogram two weeks ago and it was clear hurrah. I did mention I had a sore back a couple of months ago...
Coming to terms with my illness but still so frightened. My relationship with my boyfriend isn’t going very well.. I live him but I think he’s ashamed of me having cancer.. maybe just in my head! I’ve gained weight and feel like he looks at me differently...
Feel like I can’t cope.. scared I won’t see my babies grow up can I please have some positive stories xx
Hi, I know this seems trivial given our diagnosis but I’m desperate for a proper holiday and was looking at USA. I’ve looked into travel insurance and it’s in the thousands cheapest bring £1500! It seem extortionate. Can anyone recommend an insurance...
Hello everyone, on 21st august I was disgnaosed with BC provisional stage one but more steers were needed as they had found raised nodes in chest and clavicle and a mass in my spine. On Friday 15th September I had my full diagnosis of stage 4 grade...
Hi lovely people. Has anyone been advised to wear masks again this coming winter? I'm on ribociclib and letrozole since June this year for bone mets. I've had cellulitis and 2 colds in that time. I know these treatments can lower your neutrophils...
Hi to all here. I had mastectomy and chemo in 2010 and in January 2022 was given the 19 year all clear. I got covid in the Easter and very breathless which continued but I ignored it as we were in the process of selling the house and emigrating to...
Hi I've recently been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer. I've just started on my treatment . Has anyone experienced problems with their eyes whilst on Ribocliclib . My left eye has begun to water & feels gritty . Any advice many thanks in advance...
