So in an effort to begin the weekend with a smile I thought I'd post a picture of something I saw in an antique shop recently. Never mind about all the rest, when is THIS going to be listed on the PBS?! And on the reverse:
I was diagnosed just before Christmas 2023 with invasive lobular cancer - a journey that just keeps unfolding. Initial diagnosis scans showed the ILC was 3.3 cm, then MRI 6 cm and the pathology results ended up at 7 cm and another 1 cm LCIS spot in a totally different area. I had two surgeries- a mastectomy and a positive…
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Six key breast cancer drugs are now more affordable thanks to 60-day prescribing. BCNA is pleased to confirm that six common types of hormone blocking therapies such as letrozole, anastrozole and tamoxifen, amongst others, are now able to be prescribed 60-days at a time, saving consumers time and money. “It is especially…
Hi, recently diagnosed early breast cancer. Invasive ductal carcinoma. Lumpectomy and reconstruction (breast reduction). ER and PR +, Her2 -, Tumor grade 2 10mm, KI67 very low, 1 out of 3 lymph nodes positive small 2.5mm. Lymph node has put me in grey area with chemo now being my choice. Ocnoassist states extra 3% survival…
I have a personal update for anyone on the Letrozole for hormone therapy treatment. I started on the 6th Feb 24, and the last 2 weeks, the side effects have certainly become evident. Bones and muscles aching, hot flashes continuously, constipation, headache, the worst one is the heel pain burning like a red hot poker. 29…
Diagnosed ductal last week - lumpectomy tomorrow. feeling sad but relieved & nervous & a bit scared. Likely radio or hormone therapy after - we’ll see. reading these threads I know I’m not alone, even though I’m by myself right now. onward , right?
Hi everyone, I am 40 years old and have 7 year old twins. I have just been diagnosed and positive for both oestrogen (80%) and progesterone (40%). I have been told I will have to take hormone blocking medication for at least 5 years and I may go into early menopause. I started researching and the list of potential side…
Tell me your experiences with Anastrozole ladies ! Just started taking this a week ago. I will be interested to hear your thoughts.