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Tamoxifen to Anastrazole
Hi All I was 47 years old and pre-menopausal at diagnosis, but chemo caused menopause. I have been on Tamoxifen for approx. 18 months. I've had some of the expected side effects, but also some po...
Suki
5 days ago
joint pain
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5Comments
Cumulative Side Effects of Chemotherapy
Hi, I have had surgery for BC in left breast and lymph nodes which has been follwed by chemotherapy. I completed my last session last Tuesday and have found the side effects this time very intense. ...
Violet123
15 days ago
chemotherapy
chemotherapy-side-effects
tamoxifen
170Views
1like
8Comments
Neuropathy- need some moral support
Hi all, I had one dose taxol and 2 doses herceptin. They have since put treatment on hold 3 weeks ago due to neuropathy in feet and legs (I was borderline for needing it anyway). Im now in a vicio...
Annabannana
15 days ago
anxiety
peripheral neuropathy
99Views
0likes
2Comments
Radiation Itch
Hello wise ones, I’m 9 treatments down and of course at the start of the weekend I’ve developed an itch and my breast is starting to get tiny red dots on it. I’m using StrataXRT twice a day as recomm...
DebG15
15 days ago
pain
163Views
1like
6Comments
Abemaciclib Verezenio side effects
Hi Ladies, I have recently started on Letrizole/Hormone Therapy, and Verenio / Abemaciclib and am struggling with the side effects. I am in the fortunate position in that both these drugs are bein...
Jenni22
25 days ago
breast-cancer-trials
side-effects
876Views
1like
29Comments
Neuropathy - pins and needles after radiotherapy
Hello Peoples. I see that Neuropathy is common for chemo or drug treatment - but has anyone had Neuropathy after Radiotherapy? I had Radiotherapy for DCIS - it finished 4 months ago - but I have ha...
Posi
1 month ago
peripheral neuropathy
96Views
0likes
1Comment
Radiotherapy (5 weeks)
If you haven't been through it yet and are worried, please don't. It sounds much worse than it is. The receptionists, nurses and radiographers are really lovely. It doesn't hurt. It doesn't...
Beckyvdb
2 months ago
be-uplifted
early-breast-cancer
menopause
mental-health
radiotherapy
703Views
13likes
25Comments
My armpits feel like they are coated with ADHESIVE!
Hello, I had a mastectomy and lymph node removal two weeks ago . The last few days the most annoying side effect, my armpits feel quite sticky. I have regularly cleaned, tried using and not using deo...
melbgirl74
2 months ago
lymph-nodes
masectomy
side-effects
583Views
1like
16Comments
Post chemo / zoladex & letrazole side effects (hoping for some hope - please!)
Hello ladies, I finished 6 months of chemo (doxy then paclitaxcel) recently and then started on zoladex and letrazole last week. I am feeling VERY anxious all the time, very tired and flat - ...
SoloDogMum
2 months ago
anxiety
depression
Fatigue
hot flushes
joint pain
117Views
0likes
2Comments
Starting chemo this week: Doxorubicin, Cyclophosphamide and Pegfilgrastim then Paclitaxel
Hello everyone, this week I start chemo. As I understand it, 4 cycles of Doxorubicin, Cyclophosphamide and Pegfilgrastim then 12 cycles of Paclitaxel. I am looking for any advice and tips on how to ge...
sunrise_sunset
2 months ago
chemotherapy-side-effects
hair-loss
paclitaxel
peripheral-neuropathy
tips
305Views
0likes
10Comments
Tamoxifen taking it 10 years after surgery?
hi wondering if anyone is in similar situation? I had cancer 10 years ago & mastectomy. no chemo or radiation. Tamoxifen was discussed as an option. choice was mine as it was considered borderline. I...
10years
5 months ago
tamoxifen
170Views
1like
0Comments
Bone and join pain side effects of chemotherapy
Hi, I’m new to this group and have only just started chemotherapy. I’m experiencing strong bone and joint pain from the chemo and wondering if anyone could suggest ways to minimise this. I’m taking P...
Anna25
6 months ago
chemotherapy-side-effects
pain
363Views
1like
11Comments
Scar Tissue
Hello Members, I am new here. I had bc in my left breast in 2018. After 18 rounds of radiation I was all clear. I am just wondering whether anyone else here has pain that radiates from under thei...
jenott
10 months ago
radiation
research
side effects
282Views
0likes
13Comments
Joint pain, muscle stiffness
Hi all I am 5 weeks post radiation for invasive lobul ar carcinoma. 6 lymph nodes removed. I am on letrizole. I started getting joint pain and muscle stiffness in my knees shoulders hips and muscle t...
OTISMYCAT
11 months ago
side-effects
465Views
0likes
17Comments
Neuropathy in feet - any advice? TNBC
Hi everyone I've TNBC and am 6 treatments down with the first Carbo/Taxel/immunotherapy regime. For part of my infusions, they put cold gloves on my hands to reduce the risk of neuropathy there, b...
KRW
1 year ago
chemotherapy-side-effects
neo-adjuvant-chemotherapy
peripheral-neuropathy
triple-negative-breast-cancer
417Views
1like
15Comments
Late onset side effects of radiation.
Has anyone got esophogitis from breast radiation? I’m thinking it could be what I have.
LibbyA
1 year ago
radiation
side-effects
174Views
0likes
2Comments
Caps with 'fake hair' to wear , during/post chemo
On Xmas Day, I was at a restaurant for lunch with friends & one person was wearing the 'middle' cap below - and it looked really cool!! They are available on ebay & Temu etc I am sure there are...
arpie
1 year ago
hair-loss
272Views
1like
6Comments
Mouth sore, tongue sore and nausea...any suggestions?
I am using nilstat, biotene, bi-carb and salt...some relief but open to any advice. Nausea - is wanting to stick around. I really donʻt want to take any more medication. Have focused on breathing, ...
Tasia
1 year ago
mouth-care
549Views
0likes
30Comments
New treatments being researched all the time
My amazing nephew in Ireland is involved in this research. Hopefully another hair saving treatment for the future, without the freezing temp.
Katie46
1 year ago
hair-loss
35Views
1like
0Comments
Pain meds post mastectomy
Hi everyone, I’m 2 weeks post mastectomy and wondering how long you needed your pain meds for? I’m still taking 2 Panadol & 1 Neurofen every 8 hours & still getting pain/tightness in arm/chest is this...
khill72
1 year ago
pain
172Views
0likes
4Comments

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Tamoxifen to Anastrazole

Cumulative Side Effects of Chemotherapy

Neuropathy- need some moral support

Radiation Itch

Abemaciclib Verezenio side effects

Neuropathy - pins and needles after radiotherapy

Radiotherapy (5 weeks)

My armpits feel like they are coated with ADHESIVE!

Post chemo / zoladex & letrazole side effects (hoping for some hope - please!)

Starting chemo this week: Doxorubicin, Cyclophosphamide and Pegfilgrastim then Paclitaxel

Tamoxifen taking it 10 years after surgery?

Bone and join pain side effects of chemotherapy

Scar Tissue

Joint pain, muscle stiffness

Neuropathy in feet - any advice? TNBC

Late onset side effects of radiation.

Caps with 'fake hair' to wear , during/post chemo

Mouth sore, tongue sore and nausea...any suggestions?

New treatments being researched all the time

Pain meds post mastectomy

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