I've had some migraines in the past, but not too often. Since starting tamoxifen I've had more, one lasting ten days in December. Oncologist is aware I've had them, plus cognitive issues and some dizziness. In the last month, I’ve had 6 episodes of seeing dark flashing, along with dizziness, and a headache three of those…
Hi everyone I am new here. Been thru a lot. Went thru breast cancer 9 years ago. Stage 0 DCIS. I had some other areas as well that were questionable, so I opted to do a nipple sparring double mastectomy with reconstruction. Even though I did the genetic test and it was negative my Mom went thru breast cancer, my Dads mom…
My hair regrowth after chemo has been slow and the hair is very very thin and fragile. What have others found really helps increase their hair strength and growth? Are there over the counter products that work?
I feel like I went through a year that has certainly taken it's toll. Chemo, radiation and then Herceptin. It has been four months since I did the last Herceptin but as I look back I felt like I dealt with each modality better with more energy last year when I was going through treatment. Before all this (and I am older) I…
Hi everyone. This is my first post ever so bear with me. For some context I am 36, have Stage 3 IDC and was diagnosed at 18 weeks pregnant. I was just wondering if there are any other people in this community who have experienced a significant drop in left ventricular ejection fraction post chemotherapy. Prior to chemo…
My MO recommended I leave letrozole because of SE and start exemestane. Can you please share your experience with this medication? Tips? Good news: Exemestane, a synthetic steroid drug widely prescribed to fight breast cancers that thrive on estrogens, not only inhibits the production of the hormone, but also appears to…