Hello trix1
Thanks for your post.
It can be difficult to know what to expect with your menstrual cycle after chemotherapy, especially with a history of endometriosis. Most women find that their periods stop or become irregular during chemotherapy. Whether your periods return depends on many factors including the type of drugs used and the dose given. Your periods are less likely to return after finishing chemotherapy if you’re aged 40 or above. For those whose periods do return, this can happen after months or sometimes a year or more after treatment.
It’s difficult to say whether the spotting you are experiencing is a sign that your period is returning. We would always suggest that you speak to your breast care nurse or treatment team about any changes you are experiencing, as they are best placed to advise based on your individual circumstance.
We offer support tailored specifically for younger women with primary breast cancer who are aged between 18-45 years. This includes our Younger Women Together events that are run face to face and online. This support offers the opportunity to meet and share experiences with other younger women and get expert information in a confidential space. More information can be found on the links above.
Some people find talking with another younger woman who’s been diagnosed with breast cancer helpful. Our Someone Like Me service can match you with a trained volunteer who’s had a similar experience to you. They’ll contact you by phone call or email to answer your questions, offer support or simply listen. You can ring the Someone Like Me team on 0800 138 6551 or email them at someone.likeme@breastcancernow.org so they can then match you to your volunteer.
Do call our helpline if you would like to talk this through or have any further questions. The helpline team have time to listen, talk things through and signpost you to additional support and information if necessary. Your call will be confidential, and the number is free from UK landlines and all mobile networks.
The number is 0808 800 6000. If you have hearing or speech difficulties prefix our number with 18001 and the call will go through Relay UK. Our helpline has access to telephone interpreters if language translation is required.
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Best wishes
Katie
Breast Care Nurse
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