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Having radiation therapy this October? Whether you’re preparing for your first session, settling into the routine, halfway through treatment, or counting down to your final appointment, this thread is for you. This is your place to connect, ask questions, share updates, celebrate milestones, and support others who…
Six months after I stopped ERT I fell into Major Depression. This debilitating depression has not lifted in over 4 years. I stopped taking a low dose of Tamoxifen two years ago. I see a psychiatrist, therapist, take antidepressants and have been taking Spravato. I believe this depression is due to stopping ERT especially…
I was just diagnosed with BC for the third time (20 years ago, 8 years ago, and now). Because I’ve had radiation twice, my treatment options are pretty limited. I am going to have a double mastectomy, and I’m considering going flat. I’d love to hear others’ experiences with going flat, including anyone who considered it…
My oncologist has essentially told me that the decision about chemotherapy is mine. The research suggests that my type of cancer may not benefit much from chemo and that ovarian suppression may provide a similar benefit. I enrolled in the OFSET trial and was randomized to the arm that does not require chemotherapy, but my…
Starting chemotherapy this November? Whether you’re preparing for your first infusion, in the middle of treatment, or nearing the finish line, this thread is for you. This is your place to connect, ask questions, share updates, celebrate milestones, and support others who understand the ups and downs of chemotherapy.…
I'M STARTING THP ON NOVEMBER 2ND AFTER JUST FINISHING 4 CYCLES OF ENHERTU WITH A 3 WEEK SCHEDULE. MY T IS PACLITAXOL AND WILL BE EVERY WEEK, WHILE THE H AND P WILL BE EVERY 3 WEEKS CONCURRENTLY. I'VE READ THE FIRST INFUSION IS LENGTHY WTH THE POSSIBILITY OF INFUSION REACTIONS. UGH! 5 TO 6 HRS? HOW HAVE YOU ALL DONE WITH…
Hi Ladies, I am 2 months into Femara and Eligard (Lupron). The Hot Flashes are back! I am having lower back pain and front pelvic pain both of these are normally when I first wake up. Last night I flipped and flopped all night like a fish! Back hurt all night long. Also the past 4 nights I keep getting leg cramps. I keep…
No one tells you that your life really would be like.. no self confidence anymore. No more sexual desire. The mood changes wow
I have just finished two years of abemaciclib, following on from surgery, chemo and radiotherapy. I was lucky that just as I finished radiotherapy, Verzinio was approved in the UK for stage 3 BC patients with high risk of recurrence. Given the pretty awful side effects as well as the timing, it means that there aren't many…
Not just for Arimidex but all the Hormonals - se's are so similar so coping with them should also be similar and the remedies offered should work for any of the Hormonals - don't go away, read on if you are taking any of the hormonal treatments.... For those of us who are taking this potentially life saving/life prolonging…
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