Hi there. Newbie to this online group. I had my first diagnosis in 2006 at 46. A grade 3 ductal cancer for which I had a lumpectomy, radiation and hormone blockers. I had Tamoxifen until developed uterine polyps (3yrs) and then switched to Arimidex (another 5 yrs). My maternal aunt had BC first in her mid 30’s and then…
Hello all you amazing ladies, (Long one, will summarise quickly - Need help with shutting off my period safely somehow.) I was here ages ago when I was still very much in the deep end of treatment and recovery. I've been through a billion different stages of psychological/physical/emotional/traumatic evolution since then,…
Good evening ladies...those on Letrozole or other meds that cause muscle and joint pain. What exercise have you found helps. Thank you xx
Hello everyone! We will be hosting our next Ask the Expert Digital Event on Managing side effects of hormone blocking treatment with Dr Michelle White. Click here to register for the event.Approximately two thirds of all breast cancers are a type called hormone receptor positive. This means they use the hormones oestrogen…
Hi, I've recently had my first mastectomy for solid papillary carcinoma. (Will have remaining breast removed in a few months when sufficiantly healed). I see an oncologist this week to discuss hormone therapy but am very anxious about side effects. Has any with a similar cancer had success or otherwise going down this…
Hi all, I'm 6 weeks into my 10+ years of endocrine therapy for Stage 2b, hormone +ive IDC. So far the side effects are minimal (esp when compared to chemo!) but I have a few odd ones and I wanted to know whether it's the exemestane or something else. The complicating factor is that I finished radiation and then immediately…
Hey all, I've joined this forum in the hopes of connecting with others. My mum is 69, diagnosed with breast cancer 2 months ago and now has been diagnosed with metastatic BC in spine and possibly lungs (they arent 100% sure on the lungs) as the spots are so small. Shes started oral chemo and hormone therapy today and will…