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Letrazole
This is the hormone blocker my oncologist has suggested he will be putting me on 4 weeks after I finish radiation. I need to have a blood test to confirm my ovaries are no longer active (i went through an early menopause 10 years ago) and also a dexa scan to check my bone density first. Has anyone here been on Letrazole or…
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Missing test
Hi I had a biopsy yesterday I thought it was for my only breast as mammogram n ultrasound show 3new leisons well I had biopsy on lymph node on mastectomy side only as my sentinal node biopsy at time of mastectomy was good they say there going to just watch these 3leisons so now im down depressed and over this cancer stufff…
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Eyebrow loss
In my research to get some ideas about dealing with my disappearing eyebrows I discovered the 'look good, feel better' workshops. There seem to be lots around Melbourne.
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Chemo Brain. I've succumbed.
I'm so disappointed. I've had to defer from my studies. Having plowed through a double advanced dip in management and HR while I was in treatment I assumed, wrongly, that I could continue and do the last 8 subjects to complete a degree. No. My brain will not work properly and I honestly think it is getting worse. My body…
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Osteoporosis
Many of us find that treatment leaves us with the extra unwanted issue of low bone density or even osteoporosis. Today is World Osteoporosis Day and The Daily Edition On Channel 7 is interviewing Professor Belinda Beck about her research into the latest ways of treating and even reversing osteoporosis. The interview is set…
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Signs and symptoms
Hi all ive had a mastectomy February this year and now had ultrasound and mammogram going for fna Monday and ive noticed my areola is discolored purply pinky brown my symptoms I had when diagnosed bc was discharge has anyone had the discolouration im worried scared thanks everyone x
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Post op bra
Guess you ladies all know about this but for anyone who doesn’t thought I’d post.A couple of girlfriends introduced me to Aah bras today and OMG the most comfortable I have been since surgery in March. I am a 16C and support is great - just ordered 3 more
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Working Out and Energised that is Affordable
Hi Guys, Compelled to shout out about the benefit of exercise despite any physical limitations. I have bone and brains mets. I have always been active but last year certainly tested my resolve. I had fractures and both femurs due to the affects of a bone density drug. I now have rods in both femurs. Return to mobility was…
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Water causing nausea
I've been told how important it is to drink 8 glasses of water a day on chemo and I know it helps in so many ways but drinking plain water is making me nauseous. I've been having cups of tea as well to try to increase my fluid intake. Has anyone else found a way to get the water down easier? I might try adding some lemon…
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Post treatment ongoing side effects/ niggles
Is it just me getting spooked by these and is there any details anywhere about possible ongoing side effects or physical niggles as it would sure help allay my anxiety
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New Shrink.
That Poor Woman is taking a well earned break and I've just seen the stand in. Humph. Yes, anyone with any experience with mental health would expect some degree of resistance from the patient. Sadly, after an hour with this individual, I'm not happy. Predictably I don't think I'm the only one at fault. Over the years I've…
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When will my hair start to grow back??
Hi all, just wondering how long it took for your hair to start to grow back? It is nearly 5 weeks since my last chemo and still hardly any hair growth, especially on the top of my head. I just had lunch with a friend who finished her chemo 3 weeks ago and she has 1cm growth already. feeling a little jealous!! We both had…
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Drug free reversal of osteoporosis while on Femara
18 months ago I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in my spine. I was osteopenic after treatment (mastectomy, chemo, radio and 2 years of Tamoxifen) but ovary removal and a few months on Femara resulted in 11% loss of bone density in my spine in just 12 months. I was very fit and hiked kilometres every week but still a very…
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Starting Chemo in two weeks
Hi Everyone, I go into hospital tomorrow to remove a triple negative tumor and lymph nodes in my right breast. Very devastated as I thought I had this. In Feb 2015 I had a double Mastectomy due to large amount of DCIS on right side. At that time I thought I was being a bit drastic but I just wanted it gone. After 2 weeks…
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Weight gain
Did anyone else put on weight during chemo?