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Feeling "blue" on tamoxifen
Hello there, has anyone else felt flat, down in the dumps after starting tamoxifen? I have been on the little white pill 20mg for 2 months now, and my anxiety levels are also quite high, but I do have upcoming scans and alot of worries still. Any pearls of wisdom for helping to overcome my flatness? I exercise daily,…
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Annabel Crabb and Side effects of Treatment (Online Q&A) Feb 23rd 5-6pm
Click on the link at the bottom, to 'sign up' for the Q&A event ..... Everyone’s breast cancer experience is different, including the impact of treatment. Some people may experience few or mild side effects, while others may have long-lasting issues that continue after treatment has finished. Breast cancer treatments aim…
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Lived Experience Panel: Rockhampton Information Forum
Hi All, We recently created a video snippet of our lived experience panel from BCNA's Rockhampton forum for the Online Network. The video captures key discussion topics: 'Side Effects, 'Communication', 'Sexual health' and 'What I learnt'. Hope you enjoy hearing from BCNA members Michelle Peters and Tracey Barlett.…
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Letrozole - Fracture in spine
Hi, a couple of weeks ago I posted about pain in my bones in my ribs and needing a bone scan. At the time the doctor was checking on bone mets. Well I don't have bone mets which is great but the bone scan revealed a fracture in T9 of my spine and osteoporosis. This is scary because I have not even injured myself. I do…
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Ongoing side affects post treatment.
Hello, My first time on here, so thank you! I was diagnosed with high grade DCIS in July 22 and had a lumpectomy in August, a further 7 days later had another surgery to clear margins. (My left breast cut just under my nipple) Followed by 4 weeks of radiation therapy. I’m interested to know if any of you lovely people have…
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I don't feel like myself
Hi, I'm new to the BCNA Online Network and have spent a little time today reading through some of your posts - just wanted to say thanks as I'm finding the posts useful, in some ways a little scary, but reassuring. I'm 54, I was diagnosed with early stage DCIS in late May this year - one week after starting a new contract…
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Exercise
Good evening ladies...those on Letrozole or other meds that cause muscle and joint pain. What exercise have you found helps. Thank you xx