Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi there Thank you for thinking of me.....my post op went well and I knew from the biopsy that it was early but the op results showed nothing in the lymph nodes and it was down graded from grade 2 to grade 1 (which is very slow growing).  Now what is interesting is that between the biopsy and the operation I started meditating every day and doing yoga every day.....which alleviates stress and helps to increase your immune system, so that could be a reason why it was downgraded. I have been put of Anastrozole tablets which don't mix with calcium supplements which created nausea and thirst, but since stopping the calcium I am slowly getting better. I have a telephone consultation next week to discuss radiotherapy but because of the C Virus, not quite sure what to do to?  Are you having treatment? All the best Keep safe xx ... View more

Hi there Thanks for your advise....Yes, my post op app is tomorrow, so starting to get a bit nervous today! I hope that your journey proves to be a good one and a big hug to you for being so brave. All the best for the future xx         ... View more

Hi there I have just had a lumpectomy and still awaiting my results to know what's next but I know that at the least it will be radiotherapy and letrozole for 10 years they say!!!  Just wondering how you got on with the Letrozole as the list of side effects seem endless? This is my 3rd primary cancer, 6 years ago I had stage 1 womb and ovarian and at the time thought myself really lucky that the ovarian was discovered only after the operation results but at such an early stage.  This time again they think it is Stage 1 but this being the 3rd time, I am struggling to find the up side.  My doctor says that it is RARE to get so many primaries, so anyone reading this take heart that the chances are that your cancer will be the only one you have. ... View more