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Major surgery and a Vasovagal event
I’ve been taking 5mg pred for a while. Reduced to 4.5 and after a few weeks began to feel unwell. I told my doctor who said go back on to 5mg. I then went into hospital last week. I had gluteal reconstructive surgery. The anaesthetist suggested I should increase my pred. So I did the sick day rule and
I’ve been taking 5mg pred for a while. Reduced to 4.5 and after a few weeks began to feel unwell. I told my doctor who said go back on to 5mg. I then went into hospital last week. I had gluteal reconstructive surgery. The anaesthetist suggested I should increase my pred. So I did the sick day rule and
Sumojo
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PMRGCAuk
27 days ago
craniotomy swelling
I had a Craniotomy procedure 10 months ago I still have the right side of my scull exposed awaiting reconstructive surgery My head seems to swell quite a bit at the moment again where it’s exposed does anyone else have this problem
I had a Craniotomy procedure 10 months ago I still have the right side of my scull exposed awaiting reconstructive surgery My head seems to swell quite a bit at the moment again where it’s exposed does anyone else have this problem
Jodieb73
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Headway
3 months ago
delayed reconstruction
I had a subdural haemorrhage in may 2023 removing most of the right side of my scull even encroached my forehead that’s some 10 months ago now. I was supposed to receive reconstructive surgery and have titanium implant to protect the sensitive area where my skin is my only protection to my brain. That
I had a subdural haemorrhage in may 2023 removing most of the right side of my scull even encroached my forehead that’s some 10 months ago now. I was supposed to receive reconstructive surgery and have titanium implant to protect the sensitive area where my skin is my only protection to my brain. That
Jodieb73
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Headway
4 months ago
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Hormonal therapy ?
Hi, I was diagnosed with extended DCIS with ER+, PR+.I had a total mastectomy with a diep flap 2 weeks ago, My surgeon referred me to medical oncology for hormonal therapy. I am curious do I still need hormonal therapy as I already had a mastectomy, as far as cancer recurrence and preventing cancer
Hi, I was diagnosed with extended DCIS with ER+, PR+.I had a total mastectomy with a diep flap 2 weeks ago, My surgeon referred me to medical oncology for hormonal therapy. I am curious do I still need hormonal therapy as I already had a mastectomy, as far as cancer recurrence and preventing cancer
Rarlod
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2 months ago
PMR AND ANASTROZOLE
I had an operation for
breast
cancer (Mastectomy with
reconstruction
) in mid December. Thankfully I don’t need any more treatment other than anti oestrogen tablets.
I had an operation for
breast
cancer (Mastectomy with
reconstruction
) in mid December. Thankfully I don’t need any more treatment other than anti oestrogen tablets.
GwenTheHen16
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PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
Diep Flap Procedure Question
Hi, I'm a breast cancer survivor and I had a double mastectomy. It is planned that I'm going to have the Diep flap procedure and I was wondering if anyone could advise me on how weight gain and loss affect the body after this procedure? Thanks
Hi, I'm a breast cancer survivor and I had a double mastectomy. It is planned that I'm going to have the Diep flap procedure and I was wondering if anyone could advise me on how weight gain and loss affect the body after this procedure? Thanks
Kerryellen
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4 months ago
New DX
I am a 76 yo woman. I was DX in 2016 and was in a trial at MD Anderson from 2017-2019. I achieved UMRD at the end of the trial of Ibrutinib and Venetoclax. I remained in total remission until my first visit after my husband died from Alzheimer’s in Oct 2021. Since then it’s been downhill. Dr Wierda
I am a 76 yo woman. I was DX in 2016 and was in a trial at MD Anderson from 2017-2019. I achieved UMRD at the end of the trial of Ibrutinib and Venetoclax. I remained in total remission until my first visit after my husband died from Alzheimer’s in Oct 2021. Since then it’s been downhill. Dr Wierda
pkpayne
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CLL Support
2 days ago
WHAT SHOULD I AVOID TAKING WITH IBRANCE
I am a Nigerian ,a single lady of 32years ,I was diagnosed of metastatic breast cancer on September 2023 then I redid my biopsy for a second opinion and it was same ,so I underwent 8chemo of Paclitaxel and carboplatin, which was 3weeks regimen from October 2023 to March 2023 ,afterwards a chest CT was
I am a Nigerian ,a single lady of 32years ,I was diagnosed of metastatic breast cancer on September 2023 then I redid my biopsy for a second opinion and it was same ,so I underwent 8chemo of Paclitaxel and carboplatin, which was 3weeks regimen from October 2023 to March 2023 ,afterwards a chest CT was
RuchiM
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6 days ago
Digoxin
Can I start Digoxin while still weaning off of Lopressor? Doc said stop lopressor and start dig no weaning needed I am a little nervous after all I read Thanks for Comments
Can I start Digoxin while still weaning off of Lopressor? Doc said stop lopressor and start dig no weaning needed I am a little nervous after all I read Thanks for Comments
farewelltoarms
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
12 days ago
mastectomy now tamoxifen
I’m 48 and just had a double mastectomy almost 4 weeks ago. My bc tumor was 1.2 cm and ER/PR positive and HER 2 negative with an onco type score of 21 and nymph nodes were negative. I was hoping I was done with treatment, but was told I need to take tamoxifen. I read a lot of horrible stories about
I’m 48 and just had a double mastectomy almost 4 weeks ago. My bc tumor was 1.2 cm and ER/PR positive and HER 2 negative with an onco type score of 21 and nymph nodes were negative. I was hoping I was done with treatment, but was told I need to take tamoxifen. I read a lot of horrible stories about
Lulu427
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13 days ago
Hay fever medicines
I continue to have badly blocked ears and a runny nose for several weeks. I’ve only managed to see paramedics rather than a GP about it. I haven’t used any nasal sprays (other than saline) but would like to try anti-allergy medication such as antihistamine. Yet I’ve read that “A few common stimulating
I continue to have badly blocked ears and a runny nose for several weeks. I’ve only managed to see paramedics rather than a GP about it. I haven’t used any nasal sprays (other than saline) but would like to try anti-allergy medication such as antihistamine. Yet I’ve read that “A few common stimulating
Samazeuilh2
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
14 days ago
What next? re maintenance for HGS recurrence
Would love to know if any ladies who has also been unsuccessful with Olaparib, what has been a successful maintenance for you? I’ve just got 2 cycles more of Carbo/Caelyx, min scan showed slight reduction not as good as hoped for. Only maintenance mentioned by oncologist is to go on Letrozole. I
Would love to know if any ladies who has also been unsuccessful with Olaparib, what has been a successful maintenance for you? I’ve just got 2 cycles more of Carbo/Caelyx, min scan showed slight reduction not as good as hoped for. Only maintenance mentioned by oncologist is to go on Letrozole. I
Towergirl
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My Ovacome
16 days ago
Trying to follow a healthy lifestyle while on long term drug therapy
So finding my lump and realising I had Breast Cancer has taken me on a strange journey. I'm a healthy active 75 year old carer for my darling hubby. I am starting month 6 of Letrozole, have had 1 Ibandronic acid treatment and have just been taken off my Abemeciclib tablets after almost 8 weeks as
So finding my lump and realising I had Breast Cancer has taken me on a strange journey. I'm a healthy active 75 year old carer for my darling hubby. I am starting month 6 of Letrozole, have had 1 Ibandronic acid treatment and have just been taken off my Abemeciclib tablets after almost 8 weeks as
wackier
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SHARE Breast Cancer Support
23 days ago
how much to raise by?
I’m taking tamoxifen for breast cancer. It had impacted thyroid levels in the autumn but I only adjusted by a little. Latest test was tsh 5.17 and t4 17 (not taken that day) on 125 for 3 days a week and 100 for 4 days a week. Obviously I’m not very with it now. I think it has been like this for
I’m taking tamoxifen for breast cancer. It had impacted thyroid levels in the autumn but I only adjusted by a little. Latest test was tsh 5.17 and t4 17 (not taken that day) on 125 for 3 days a week and 100 for 4 days a week. Obviously I’m not very with it now. I think it has been like this for
haggisplant
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Thyroid UK
27 days ago
Clinical trial update
Trial Drugs: Inavolisib and Giredestrant. Today was my second set of scans (every 8 weeks) and the results of the chest CT and Bone scans were great, nothing new, all stable and NED in lungs. The abdomen CT showed slight increase in the size of my liver lesions. I am ER+, HER2 low +1, PR-, AR+, with
Trial Drugs: Inavolisib and Giredestrant. Today was my second set of scans (every 8 weeks) and the results of the chest CT and Bone scans were great, nothing new, all stable and NED in lungs. The abdomen CT showed slight increase in the size of my liver lesions. I am ER+, HER2 low +1, PR-, AR+, with
Trissh
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1 month ago
Letrozole
I saw the oncologist yesterday to discuss radiotherapy and hormone therapy.The plan for radiotherapy is on hold ATM because I have an ongoing issue with a seroma on the breast and underarm. During the meeting she said she would give me a prescription for Letrozole, I told her I wasn't happy to start
I saw the oncologist yesterday to discuss radiotherapy and hormone therapy.The plan for radiotherapy is on hold ATM because I have an ongoing issue with a seroma on the breast and underarm. During the meeting she said she would give me a prescription for Letrozole, I told her I wasn't happy to start
LindaLittleBear
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My Breast Cancer Community
1 month ago
Oil of Evening Primrose
I had a lumpectomy last May. It was a small ductal carcinoma which was invasive. I went on to have Radiotherapy and started a five year course of Letrozole. I developed bad joint pain and I had a month off to see if the Letrozole was the culprit. It was better but not gone. The oncology nurse suggested
I had a lumpectomy last May. It was a small ductal carcinoma which was invasive. I went on to have Radiotherapy and started a five year course of Letrozole. I developed bad joint pain and I had a month off to see if the Letrozole was the culprit. It was better but not gone. The oncology nurse suggested
Tabbycat64
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My Breast Cancer Community
1 month ago
Question about tumor markers
Hi there, happy spring to all!! My Mom’s been doing well with trial med in combination with Faslodex monthly. Her blood work has been normal with good liver function. Her tumor marker test (the CA 15-3) test showed in the 350 range. I’m not sure it’s ever been that high but it was in the 150 range
Hi there, happy spring to all!! My Mom’s been doing well with trial med in combination with Faslodex monthly. Her blood work has been normal with good liver function. Her tumor marker test (the CA 15-3) test showed in the 350 range. I’m not sure it’s ever been that high but it was in the 150 range
Pups2Cute
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SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer
1 month ago
Exemestane and Afinitor
Hi everyone I just completed 1 month of Truqap. I had to stop treatment due to a cough and a horrible rash. I had to stay in the ER for 24 hours due to the rash. I am now moving on to Exemestane and Afinitor. I would so appreciate any experience that anyone has had on these 2 meds. I’m mostly interested
Hi everyone I just completed 1 month of Truqap. I had to stop treatment due to a cough and a horrible rash. I had to stay in the ER for 24 hours due to the rash. I am now moving on to Exemestane and Afinitor. I would so appreciate any experience that anyone has had on these 2 meds. I’m mostly interested
Jhshl512
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SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer
1 month ago
Breast dimpling post Lumpectomy?
Hi there! Anyone notice breast dimpling after lumpectomy? It has been 6 months after my surgery and I’m seeing 2 distinct dimples showing in the surgery area. I’m thinking it could be from the scar tissue?
Hi there! Anyone notice breast dimpling after lumpectomy? It has been 6 months after my surgery and I’m seeing 2 distinct dimples showing in the surgery area. I’m thinking it could be from the scar tissue?
NeenJah
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1 month ago
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