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Tookie not Tolkien! Predictive text!  ... View more

Hi @Simpson, if you mean you cannot find the private message that was spammy, that's ok, and that's probably because the users who sent them were banned. ... View more

Hi Tookie - good news, I could never understand why the pharmacist would unseal one pack so they could cut off 4 tablets and give me 56. What a waste if they are doing that all over the country, surely someone should say something (I mean official, not you and me). I hope you are keeping well. Evie xx ... View more

Thanks for everyone’s comments and advice, I really appreciate it. I’m trying to balance being hopeful with being prepared for side effects. Still in week one so let’s see.  ... View more

Hi Chelle   I asked about antihistamines and if they might cause a problem and make tamoxifen stop working but the radiographer wasn't sure and said to use hydrocortisone 1% cream for now until I speak to a doctor, so that's what I've been doing.  I look like I've got a rash but I don't think the cream is strong enough as it works for about 3 minutes then I'm itchy as hell again. Hoping it passes quickly!    Have a great weekend hope the weather's not too bad where you are xx     ... View more

Hi   Don't feel guilty about anything, chances are your husband is also feeling guilty, worried etc.   Concentrate on getting the operation done and then whatever the next step may be.   Feel stressed, angry, sad or however you want.   Wishing you well in your op and recovery. x ... View more