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Hi all, I'm a newbie. Had breast cancer 7 years ago followed by surgery, chemo and radio therapy, herceptin, tamoxifen and arimidex.
Hopefully I'm cancer free. Have put on weight and had blood test came back as hypothyroidism. Am now on 50mg levothyroxine. Can all the above be related and how do you lose weight? Thanks
Hopefully I'm cancer free. Have put on weight and had blood test came back as hypothyroidism. Am now on 50mg levothyroxine. Can all the above be related and how do you lose weight? Thanks
Lily55
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Thyroid UK
10 years ago
I have breast cancer am on tamoxifen, herceptin, anticoagulant but its causing my endometriosis to flare up badly ? Anyone had this problem?
I am 33 and 1yr into treatment had mastectomy, chemo,immunological medicines, hormones treatment. My endo symtoms eased during chemo as I went into menopause but 5 months post chemo periods are back and hurrendouse heavy, huge clots, painful, bowel pain to just before bowel movement and during so bad
I am 33 and 1yr into treatment had mastectomy, chemo,immunological medicines, hormones treatment. My endo symtoms eased during chemo as I went into menopause but 5 months post chemo periods are back and hurrendouse heavy, huge clots, painful, bowel pain to just before bowel movement and during so bad
sarlouki
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Endometriosis UK
10 years ago
Need some help please ! Does anyone know after all chemo has been exhausted ,is there any other treatment available ?
Got very bad news on Monday that there will be no more chemo for my mum and that she's platinum resistant .took 2 reactions to carbo and oxilaplatin .ca125 is 250 and on oncologist is leaving well alone . I asked re desensitisation ,caelx ,cisplatin etc etc . She was changed from letrizole to tamoxifen
Got very bad news on Monday that there will be no more chemo for my mum and that she's platinum resistant .took 2 reactions to carbo and oxilaplatin .ca125 is 250 and on oncologist is leaving well alone . I asked re desensitisation ,caelx ,cisplatin etc etc . She was changed from letrizole to tamoxifen
Daughter123
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My Ovacome
10 years ago
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Cost of having BRCA test and PET scan done privately?
I wonder if anyone has gone this route? If so is it expensive? I was told I am not eligible for BRCA test but then may be offered tamoxifen which I think is for hormone receptive oc? Also have raised ca markers but ct scan not showing anything. I will be asking for pet scan next time I see my oncologist
I wonder if anyone has gone this route? If so is it expensive? I was told I am not eligible for BRCA test but then may be offered tamoxifen which I think is for hormone receptive oc? Also have raised ca markers but ct scan not showing anything. I will be asking for pet scan next time I see my oncologist
Poppy2212
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My Ovacome
10 years ago
Letrozole and Tamoxifen
If I can't get on the trial I want to join, I may be offered these drugs. Is it right that they help to keep the situation in the same place rather than reduce the the tumours? Has anyone seen a significant reduction in disease using hormone treatment for PPC or Ovarian, particularly low grade. it'll
If I can't get on the trial I want to join, I may be offered these drugs. Is it right that they help to keep the situation in the same place rather than reduce the the tumours? Has anyone seen a significant reduction in disease using hormone treatment for PPC or Ovarian, particularly low grade. it'll
Hidden
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My Ovacome
10 years ago
Back on chemo again
Hi to all. I log onto this site regulary to find out about everyones experiences and thoughts. So far it has been a great help and comfort. My last post told you all about my oc. This post is to try and find a little hope for myself. The tamoxifen that i was taken since sept 13 has stopped working after
Hi to all. I log onto this site regulary to find out about everyones experiences and thoughts. So far it has been a great help and comfort. My last post told you all about my oc. This post is to try and find a little hope for myself. The tamoxifen that i was taken since sept 13 has stopped working after
maz65
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My Ovacome
10 years ago
Hi I have just joined as my relative has a breast lump and has not scheduled surgery yet as is hoping that tamoxifen will reduce it .
One consultant has proposed more radical surgery than the other how long is a safe time to wait before deciding on type of surgery?
One consultant has proposed more radical surgery than the other how long is a safe time to wait before deciding on type of surgery?
Born2wonder
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My Cancer Community
11 years ago
Up and down
I read the posts regular and find them useful and helpful. Now its my turn to share and bare. Im 48 and have oc diagnoised last year June. Hospital missed my raising ca125 in april. The symptons were there but gp never spotted cancer even though i kept going back to them with symptoms. So now after full
I read the posts regular and find them useful and helpful. Now its my turn to share and bare. Im 48 and have oc diagnoised last year June. Hospital missed my raising ca125 in april. The symptons were there but gp never spotted cancer even though i kept going back to them with symptoms. So now after full
maz65
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My Ovacome
11 years ago
1st injections and being around someone who is on medication for cancer
My lo has her first injections this week and I have read that you may be asked before the injections if you are in contact with someone that is taking medication for cancer, my mother in law is on tamoxifen for breast cancer, has anyone else been in this situation and also why they ask this? Is my lo
My lo has her first injections this week and I have read that you may be asked before the injections if you are in contact with someone that is taking medication for cancer, my mother in law is on tamoxifen for breast cancer, has anyone else been in this situation and also why they ask this? Is my lo
loulouswf
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Pregnancy and Parenting Support
11 years ago
Will 8 mths. of vitamin supplements trigger 125mg Levothyroxine daily to actually make it work after several years?
I was badly damaged by side effects from Tamoxifen & then Arimidex - nail disintegration, hair loss, joint problems and obesity & other probs.. Under active thyroid is a part of this.
I was badly damaged by side effects from Tamoxifen & then Arimidex - nail disintegration, hair loss, joint problems and obesity & other probs.. Under active thyroid is a part of this.
Diomalco
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Thyroid UK
11 years ago
Diagnosed 2011 April ...debulked ( ugh word ) just finished third line of chemo / Van der Burgh CT scan shows " good partial response "..
Tamoxifen now being suggested : is there any empirical evidence ? Can anyone offer anecdotal ? Anyone out there , on this ? I have had the bugger return every six months and know what I am dealing with ( I think ! ) , but wonder if anyone has similar medication offered ? I would be really grateful for
Tamoxifen now being suggested : is there any empirical evidence ? Can anyone offer anecdotal ? Anyone out there , on this ? I have had the bugger return every six months and know what I am dealing with ( I think ! ) , but wonder if anyone has similar medication offered ? I would be really grateful for
angeladale
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My Ovacome
11 years ago
C25 k while recovering from cancer and on tamoxifen?
I am on week 7 and so enthusiastic that my sister would like to start c25k . She is recovering from treatment from breast cancer and is taking tamoxifen. One of the side effects is aching joints and tiredness. Do you think she would cope with this programme ? She really wants to get fit again but has
I am on week 7 and so enthusiastic that my sister would like to start c25k . She is recovering from treatment from breast cancer and is taking tamoxifen. One of the side effects is aching joints and tiredness. Do you think she would cope with this programme ? She really wants to get fit again but has
Runvicarrun
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Couch to 5K
11 years ago
Need someone to talk to.
Hello everyone, not been on for a while. Bit low and don't really have anyone to talk to. I was diagnosed 6 and a half years ago, stage 1V with lung mets and not given much hope. However I had 4 and a half years stable with normal CA125 after treatment. Had Stevens Johnson Syndrome 1 year ago ? reaction
Hello everyone, not been on for a while. Bit low and don't really have anyone to talk to. I was diagnosed 6 and a half years ago, stage 1V with lung mets and not given much hope. However I had 4 and a half years stable with normal CA125 after treatment. Had Stevens Johnson Syndrome 1 year ago ? reaction
northerngirlbackagain
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My Ovacome
11 years ago
Can breast cancer be cured permanently? I m tensed for my mom.
She is suffering from ER/PR positive HER2 negative type. Got oprrated this Jan end. Had 3rounds of chemo, but developed pleural effusion 3 times. Tab Tamoxifen started but no response. Again 3 more chemo prescribed. Will she be alright?
She is suffering from ER/PR positive HER2 negative type. Got oprrated this Jan end. Had 3rounds of chemo, but developed pleural effusion 3 times. Tab Tamoxifen started but no response. Again 3 more chemo prescribed. Will she be alright?
Hidden
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Breast Cancer India
11 years ago
What are the groups views on the latest research regarding preventative treatments with tamoxifen and raloxifene?
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence says tamoxifen or raloxifene taken daily by high risk women for five years can cut breast cancer risk by 40%. May provide a treatment option besides mastectomy for women found to be genetically high risk. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23032371
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence says tamoxifen or raloxifene taken daily by high risk women for five years can cut breast cancer risk by 40%. May provide a treatment option besides mastectomy for women found to be genetically high risk. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23032371
DrDeviP
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Breast Cancer India
11 years ago
Am I alone in being very concerned about the NICE decision to offer 'preventative' drugs to those at risk of breast cancer?
This concerns me for so many reasons: Firstly; drugs like tamoxifen bring on early menopause and ageing, and are no fun to take for a long time. It is also implicated in some endometrial cancers. Secondly; giving drugs to the healthy has huge knock-on effects to the future of drug use and efficacy
This concerns me for so many reasons: Firstly; drugs like tamoxifen bring on early menopause and ageing, and are no fun to take for a long time. It is also implicated in some endometrial cancers. Secondly; giving drugs to the healthy has huge knock-on effects to the future of drug use and efficacy
Hidden
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My Ovacome
11 years ago
Scan Results
Sandra had her scan results taken half way through Gem/Carbo cycles. Although CA was dropping (awaiting this weeks score) the scan showed what is termed as Stable. This means no new spread or increase but no shrinkage either. The decision was made to stop chemo as it was having little effect, take a
Sandra had her scan results taken half way through Gem/Carbo cycles. Although CA was dropping (awaiting this weeks score) the scan showed what is termed as Stable. This means no new spread or increase but no shrinkage either. The decision was made to stop chemo as it was having little effect, take a
Hidden
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My Ovacome
11 years ago
I take levo thyroxine and tamoxifen can I take a slimming supplement
mags27
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Thyroid UK
11 years ago
It seems ironic that I haver liver disease and never drink alcohol .
I've got fatty liver, and though I've always been teetotaller all my life my weight has mostly been obese. When I diet I've lost 6 stone then it goes back over the years. I'm eating as healthy as I can nowadays, as when I get to a certain point in weight the itching stops on my arms! I'm wondering that
I've got fatty liver, and though I've always been teetotaller all my life my weight has mostly been obese. When I diet I've lost 6 stone then it goes back over the years. I'm eating as healthy as I can nowadays, as when I get to a certain point in weight the itching stops on my arms! I'm wondering that
Bevlinden
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British Liver Trust
11 years ago
6 week oncologist appointment
Hello everyone. I am taking tamoxifen but I'm not sure its working as im getting pains in my lungs and a little stomach discomfort. Im seeing my oncologist on Friday to see how things are going after 6 weeks of taking the medication. Will be getting another scan a few weeks later to see if the tumours
Hello everyone. I am taking tamoxifen but I'm not sure its working as im getting pains in my lungs and a little stomach discomfort. Im seeing my oncologist on Friday to see how things are going after 6 weeks of taking the medication. Will be getting another scan a few weeks later to see if the tumours
enagogo
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My Ovacome
11 years ago
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