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Letrozole and dermatitis?
Hi all - I have been on letrozole for about 10 weeks now, following a lumpectomy and radiation for hormone positive ILC. Over the last couple of weeks I have developed a terribly itchy red rash over my legs and arms. My GP is investigating the cause, but I wondered if anyone else had experienced this as a possible side-effect of letrozole? I have seen other posts about rashes being a side effect of other AIs but not so much letrozole? thanks!
Grade 3 Oncotype Test Chemo decisions
Hi all, I’m in the challenging time of making decisions about chemo and would love to hear experiences from others journey particularly with any similar cancer. I have had lumpectomy on left breast results showing- Stage 2A invasive carcinoma 25mm Grade 3, HR+ PR-HER2- with lymphovascular invasion but all 13 lymph nodes sampled as clear. I am 39yo and very active and healthy (apart from this)! I pooled my savings to get the oncotype DX ordered- I am now waiting for results. (Still can’t believe we have to pay $5000 for this). I understand the Grade 3 PR negative and lymphovascular invasion detected are likely risk factors that tip towards benefits of chemo. But I have been reading more about the effectiveness of hormone therapies like OS+AI and that perhaps I could avoid chemo. I will let you all know my score when it comes back- I hope it’s low but if it’s high I’m facing such hard decisions that any similar experiences may help! thank you
Cold cap size
I'm under going 4 rounds of AC and have used the cold cap medium size First round didn't lose any hair and had a hair cut in between rounds and lost allot of hair from my crown in the second round. I'm wanted some advise on whether I should go to the small size as does the firmness of the fit impact success?
Inquiry
Had left hand side mastectomy with sentinel lymph biopsy 3 weeks ago and results showed 4mm on the node and dcis 19mm and invasive ca 22mm found hence surgeon suggested axillary clearance which i have done a last week and still recovering. I dont get enough sleep as i kept waking up in the middle of the night. I have not book my post review as still processing all the information.Short stabbing pain
So today while at work, I have had on and off all day short stabbing pain near where I think it’s scar tissue, it’s been 7 months since surgery and I don’t see the oncology nurse for another 10days. I will call her Monday but in between time does anyone have some relief options, I’m ok while sitting still but as soon as I move it gets me, if you know what I mean! A bit over it and it’s only 1 day so far
First surgery coming up
Hi, I have a lumpectomy and removal of lymph nodes coming up. I have been given lots of information about the surgery itself, but they haven’t said anything to me yet about managing afterwards ie what bra to wear (or not), what I will and won’t be able to do etc. Does this get discussed before I leave the hospital? Is there anything I should be doing beforehand to prepare? TIA.Exemestane and bleeding
I’m not sure where to direct my question about Exemestane and bleeding. I had small IDC removed via lumpectomy followed by 15 rounds of radiation. Due to possible interactions with other medications, I was started on Exemestane instead of Tamoxifen. It had been 6 months since my last period and menopause has confirmed via blood test. Now after six weeks on Exemestane I am having a heavy period, 215 days after my last one. I am not sure if I should talk to a breast care nurse, my GP, or my oncologist (appointment is in 6 weeks). If anyone has had a similar experience, what did you do and how did it turn out? I’m trying not to panic but this doesn’t seem right.
Tamoxifen - any good news stories?
Hi all, I'm 54yo, just had a single mastectomy and my prognosis is looking good. Oncologist is just waiting for the Endopredict to return a result but is hedging towards Tamoxifen or similar. The more I read the more I'm stressing about taking any of these drugs (my mum was on it 40 years ago and from memory, it wasn't pretty). Are there any good news stories out there? or is it terrible for everyone? Thanks P
