Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi Stargate re your message.  Yes I was taking a Chemo tablet but it hasn’t worked so jus have the injection in my arm for the bones, results from last MRI were not good more Tumoursin my Thorax, Oncologist has recommended Chemo on the drip and has given me 6 weeks to come to a decision 😩 can’t make up my mind I am 77 now and feel that my body won’t take it, anyway I just keep going like we all do on here. Good luck ... View more

It's terrible to hear such diagnoses, and I understand you. I had a similar situation, but I had cervical cancer. I was depressed, didn't want to live, and drowned out my pain with alcohol. I support the opinion that the site https://www.theluckiestclub.com/join-community becomes important to support in such a situation. I don't have a family, and the support group from this site has become my family. I managed to recover and overcome my addiction, and I believe you can do it too. ... View more

Hi I’m new , on ribo and letrazole last 18 months with good shrinkage , some numbness in fingers and toes , hair thinning but feeling good x  ... View more

It is necessary to use special shampoos that positively affect your health to restore your hair. When my hair was damaged, I used the olaplex duo, and for a good reason. Thanks to the complex of substances, I was able to restore the hair quickly enough. Also, in addition to special shampoos, your body must get enough vitamins. Suppose you do not have time for a proper diet. In that case, I recommend you take a complex of vitamins, which will positively affect your health in general. ... View more

I'm beginning year 3 on Letrozole and have developed an ugly reaction to most foods that I used to eat. It's not so much the taste as it is smell. Cannot tolerate most meat being cooked in kitchen now and have to go outside while hubby cooks. I'm an old retired RN who has done a ton of research over the decades and have not ever had an issue such as what I'm dealing with. Losing weight due to not eating and trying to keep protein level increased via 30g protein shakes. Any feedback is welcomed and hoped for 🙂   ... View more

Hi Josh how's your wife doing now?    joshmomm wrote... Hell there! I am Josh, and my wife is being treated at the clinic. I can only support Diane in everything she says. We have been treated incredibly well at the clinic-finally my wife gets the treatment she needs and deserves for TNBC. And she looks so well now, after 3 months treatment, the best I have seen her for years. Staff and treatment strategy are amazing. I think best is always to talk to ppl that have been there, talk to the doctors there before you decide what to do. So far, I have only met people who are very happy at the clinic. Obviously, I imagine there will also be some who are not (even though i have not met them yet), as this is normal. We have been to many clinics before, and there are always some who think differently, for whatever reason. From my side, people are purely professional and caring. They offer you the most recent medical discoveries based on clinical trials, which is especially interesting for those who did not get into a trial. We are glad we gave this place a chance! ... View more

Thank you. I certainly feel more relaxed now and attention is diverted to fun stuff and went to Helsinki with my younger daughter. Although, I have to admit that I was not ready to give up my nursing licence and revalidated. I just want life to continue, although I know it will be different.  But keep going, as you seem to be getting to your happy place. We are all strong and resourceful ladies, although we may have crap days. And we give as it well as draw strength from each other. Do what makes you happy. G.          ... View more

Hi Maggie I just wanted to let you know that the same thing happened to me. I was strongly Oestrogen sensitive and then went to triple neg. That was two years ago and I'm doing well on treatment so far. x ... View more

hi Tricia  this is the reply I had from Novartis the makers of Femara. I suggest if your pharmacy can’t or won’t supply you get a prescription and take it somewhere that can get it. You have every right to to do that. show this reply to your pharmacy or contact the number at the bottom if you have problems.  best of luck Gailey   ... View more

I had mine done at the Harefield under Professor Anikin. Worth looking up xx ... View more

I agree with you on  Curcumin powder, after your post I tried it with my latte. I was surprised by how nice it is with coffee.  ... View more

Hi GIJaneH I have just completed 10 years of hormone therapy and was told that Nice guidelines don't recommend more than 10 years so I was intrigued by you continuing after 10 years-did they say why you are continuing? Best Wishes  Elaine    ... View more

I too have muscle and joint pain.  Have you ever suffered from constipation as well? I seem to have upset stomach and some gassiness as well. I started letrozole in April 2020 so haven't been on it long.  Hopefully, it improves soon. ... View more

Happy New Year to all you ladies on here. Hope you're all well and your anxiety's not running high. That post about Hypno below, isn't any advertising by the way. I just added a note to it. I don't personally know the lady in the videos, but if you haven't already watched them, they're very interesting, explain a lot about how anxiety and depression is "created" chemically, and how Hypno combined with  CBT or NLP works. Hope you're getting on all right with your new bone meds, Jill Lots of love to everyone, Delly xxxx ... View more

Thanks Gail for asking those questions as that's what I'd like to know too. I was on palbo for three years before starting cape. Hopefully someone will reply soon.   karen x ... View more

I have been a vegan for more than 7 years and honestly, I feel much better than when I ate meat. I have a lot more energy now. However, I do not think that this is only thanks to veganism, in addition to this, I generally began to calculate my calorie intake and do a light workout in the morning and evening. By the way, I recently learned about the keto diet and would like to try it. This diet helps lower blood sugar levels and even boost energy. If you are concerned about the same problems you can read this article https://www.modernfit.com/food/how-to-order-keto-at-taco-bell-for-a-low-carb-diet/ ... View more

Hi ems, I am too. I didn’t have any dairy, other than milk in my two cuppas a day, for 3-4 years, now I just have it occasionally, usually organic sheep’s yogurt which I love. You said you eat nuts, I have some every morning along with 1 or 2 medjool dates, they have a good few calories in them and they’re low GI, fibre content balances out the sugars, also high in many vitamins and minerals, including calcium. I’d put some weight on as I went through the menopause, that was most of what I lost, and I felt much better for it! Kate x   ... View more

Thank you Kinden and everyone else who responded. Appreciate it. I will mention it at my next Onc appointment next week, and might have a chat with Holland and Barrett later when I go to get my vit c tablets.  Thanks again xx ... View more

Hi kelliebear i see you posted this under the original title of the thread ‘How to starve cancer’ which is a bit confusing for anyone then reading your post about a liver resection. I have replied to your other post, on the liver resection thread and not this one so this one keeps ‘on topic’ Nicky ... View more

How is everyone doing? I'm feeling so down, as I do most of the time, also, I just have this fatigue for the last few weeks. Last time I was in for my injections they said they'd have a chat with doct, but no one got back to me.  .I'm due in again nxt week, and am going to make sure I get to talk to someone.      ... View more