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Tamoxifen side effects after stopping
Hi everyone, I'm new to this website & would like anyone's help! I've been 9 years clear of Stage 3 Her2 BC, and have just ceased taking Tamoxifen a month ago, as approved by my Oncologist. I did forget to ask him, if there were any side effects. I have just started having knee joint aches and am wondering if this is a…
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Early Access Program - Kisqali / Ribociclib for EBC
Hi there, My medical oncologist called me yesterday to discuss the issues with the current early access program for early BC and Kisqali / Ribociclib. Apparently, the current formulation contains very small quantities of 'nitrosamine' which have been shown in studies to potentially (in a very small number of cases) cause…
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Radiologist oncologist
Hi has anyone been treated for radiotherapy over at Berwick,, St John of God hospital,as I have been transferred over from maroondah as it's closer to me
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Letrazole Side Effect & Use of Topical Oestrogen Gel
Hello I was diagnosed and treated for hormone positive breast cancer in November last year. Thankfully chemo and radiation are done and dusted - it is now the ongoing management with letrozole. Just wondering if anyone has been prescribed a topical estrogen gel to help manage the side effects of letrozole - more…
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Diagnosed in July
Hi everyone I was diagnosed in July with early breast cancer. A 8mm mass at 12 o'clock and calcifications near my nipple. I had a biopsy done and my surgeon told me it was not slow growing, not fast growing but in between. I had a lumpectomy and since then I have been told it was slow growing and my 1st point Lymph nodes…
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DCIS
Hi is anyone here diagnosed as DCIS ER negitive what does it mean? Thanks
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Heart Question?
Hello all, its been a hot minute since I've been on here, but I'm back with a heart related question please? After my treatments chemo, stopped in Easter this year, long story but I got 1/2 way though the 16 cycles, Radiation completed on 5th July after 6 weeks. Not yet on hormone blocking tablets, that's another story for…
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The Correct way to test your breasts - by UK Breast Consultant, Dr Liz O''Riordan
Some great info here here Dr Liz O'Riordan on how to test your breasts, in between yearly checks with your Gp/Specialists ..... https://instagram.com/p/CpPZYbbIV9L/embed/
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Chemo after Mastectomy
I had a mastectomy (only 4 days ago) and my surgeon just rang to say they had got the 2 lumps when was a little more aggressive than the other, and that they lymph nodes were all clear. he flagged the possibility of Hormone therapy and suggested that I may need Chemo. Can you work whilst undergoing Chemo he only thought it…
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Abemaciclib
Diagnosed with T3N1 ductal cancer this year. Now post surgery and radiotherapy and about to start abemaciclib. Just wondering how anyone on this drug manages the side effects.
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Update: I got heavy period 1 week after 1st Zoladex injection. Any similar experience?
Hello everyone. I wish you have a happy Sunday. I am 33 y.o. and diagnosed with localised advanced HER2-positive breast cancer last month. I got zoladex injection on Thursday (12/9). As expected, I didn't get the period which is normally usually come around last weekends. Got my first chemo on Friday (20/9) [I choose to go…
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Peripheral Neuropathy
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Hormone blockers
I have just completed radiotherapy and will start Letrozole in a few weeks. I am petrified having read the side effects experienced. I am in menopause and wonder if the impact will be less or if there are many who don’t have any side effects? Anyone with positive stories about Letrozole?
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brain fog post chemo treatment
Hi All Just a question about brain fog and how long people experience this after chemo treatment has stopped. I finished chemo about 5 weeks ago and am in my last week of radiation. I expected to have a clearer mind by now. Just wondering about other people's experience with brain fog post treatment. thxs fiona
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Stopping hormone blockers
Hi I was diagnosed with BC at the age of 40 in 2022 and have had surgery, chemo, radiotherapy and have been in remission since May 2023. I went on hormone blockers straight after my active treatments finished. and was on them approx 8 months. I tried 3 types of hormone blockers - Letrozole, exemestane, and Tamoxifen. The…