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Re: Wishing @annie_C a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY
A little bird has reminded me that today is Annie's Birthday. A dear friend from the Kimberley who has always had kind words and helpful advice for us all as we travel this BC road Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Annie with Many Happy Returns16Views1like0CommentsRe: Natural & complementary therapies
Certainly look for something however check with your treating team as some will interfere with treatment. Last thing you would want! If you put some key words into the search slot you will find useful information The first one is from the forum Herbs , vitamins and minerals | BCNA Online Network The next one is from the BCNA website, a web of great information Complementary therapies and breast cancer Take care and best wishes36Views1like1CommentRe: Expander to implant surgery
Dear oh dear! 12 months seems a long wait! I am in Victoria, a private patient. I had a hiccup along the way and my implant surgery was delayed but having said that, it was 3 months once completed. Best wishes and hopefully the time goes quickly and or shortens61Views1like0CommentsRe: follow-up mammogram and ultrasound
Good news! It is always anxious time leading up to and waiting for results. I am 11 years along and still find myself uptight leading into the test and results. Up to you if you want to share it widely. On here we all understand, offering support where we can! Best wishes56Views1like0CommentsRe: Letrozole or Tamoxifin?
I agree with Afraser this is about giving your body the best chance to be rid of it all. I did a combination of Tamoxifen, Letrozole and back to Tamoxifen for a total of 10 years. My time flies, although early days I thought I was on it for 5 years only but things evolve, plans change, but now it is behind me. I had bone density testing at the start and all good. Like some of us I had twinges, aches and pains as my body adjusted to the medication regime. Emotionally at times it was hard yards as fatigue is also a factor early days. Once through those hurdles I am out the other side with some aches and pains but I am still here and NED! Best wishes with your decision, there's no right or wrong it is what you and your Oncologist decide suits best and is tweaked as you go along, as you can see from my brief explanation above. Take care67Views3likes0Comments
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