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What do bone Mets feel like?
Hi Gals I was diagnosed almost a year ago with stage 3C DCIS - (Beryl for those in the know!) Beryl was pretty busy and managed to have 13 not so darling babies (lymph nodes). So a mastectomy was on the table and as I was awaiting test results for BRAC gene I decided to go for gold and do two for the price of one - I do…
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Treatment and it's impact on Rheumatiod/Osteo Arthritis
I can't be the only person on horomone treatment (Letrozole) and suffering from increased symptoms of Rheumatiod/Osteo Arthritis. I would love to know how others have managed their symptoms. For me the symptoms came back when I was undergoing radiotherapy, and never really subsided when I was allowed to take my medication…
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Tamoxifen side effects
@cassidie. I have been taking Tamoxifen for four months and have just developed some wrist pain. Could this be a side effect? I would be interested to hear from anyone else who has had the same.
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Post op pain
Hi just wanted to hear feedback on post op pain people have following their surgeries. I had breast conservation surgery with sentinal node biopsy. Lots of dull pain down my arm all the time and across my chest. Does anyone experience similar? XX
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Pain on scar 9 months after mastectomy.
I had a msterctomy (right boob) last year in November and they also removed 2 nodes to chech if it had spread. The surgery went well and the cancer had not spread. About 2 weeks ago I started getting pain around the scar tissue. It feels like tightening of 'mucles' around the scar and I get shooting pains on the incision…
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Newbie with pain
Hi, Would appreciate advice on coping with pain continually getting worsening. Diagnosed in Feb this year with small mets in thoracic and lumbar verebrae and since then 1 dose of palliative radiotherapy and monthly denosumab. My concern is how quickly my oral targin and fentanyl patch have had to be increased to cover my…
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Post surgery breast irritation
Hi all I am 2 years post survey and with all clear. Just asking if anyone else suffers from breast irritation post surgery- it was all good for the first years but now my breast gets hot constantly and sore at times - bra (wirefree) gets taken off as I walk in the door from work and I struggle with having any fabric near…