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So sorry to hear another beautiful lady taken by horrible disease. Rest in peace. Condolences to family and friends ... View more

So sad to hear of Lulu,s passing. Such and inspirational lady and full of so much knowledge always putting others first. May you rest in Peace and condolences to your family. ... View more

Hi I had lumpectomy exactly 4 years ago and breast is still tender. Apparently the radiotherapy carries on working for quite a while afterwards. When I last questioned my oncologist a few months ago he confirmed that thiis was very normal and to expect this. Hope this helps. Best wishes x ... View more

Condolonces to all her family and friends. Rest in peace ... View more

Hi Rozita would agree with you. When I needed this site throughout 2011 I found it very useful and comforting. Recognise your name. It is not the same and obviously lost a lot of members. Only come on ocassionally now ... View more

Sincere condolences to all her family and friends. May Lou rest in peace x ... View more

So sad to see another life lost to this awful disease. May Jo rest in peace and condolences to her hubby and daughter at this difficult time. ... View more

Persevere! I have just replied on another thread about trigger thumbs. I take glucosamine and it def helps. Could barely put my feet to the floor upon waking. Tried stopping glucosamine but the aches and pains returned! Best of luck ... View more

Hi there. I started on Arimidex in Aug 2011 and suffered with aches and pains together with trigger thumbs. I had cortisone injections in both. My left luckily was ok as was worried about surgery due to auxiliary clearance and risk of lymphodema. I had my right thumb operated on exactly 2 years ago as the cortisone didn't do much for this one. Glad I did as it was a real relief. I still suffer from aches and pains but nowhere near as bad but I do take Glucosamine and this certainly helps. When I try cut the glucosamine out I feel 90! Trigger thumb is not that common apparently but obviously a few of us have been affected. At the time my own GP didn't think or realise that it could have been the Arimidex. Good luck ... View more

So sorry to hear your beautiful sister has been taken by this awful disease. May she sleep peacefully. X ... View more

May you rest in peace Maryanne. so sorry to hear of your loss Wayne. ... View more

Hi Lottie I had a portacath for all my chemo and blood tests and certainly saved my veins. I know what you mean about soreness and the pulling but this will settle. I didn't like the idea at first and was very conscious of foreign item in my body but it means you can shower/swim etc without too many worries. Mine is out now and glad I was given the choice. Good luck with your treatment x ... View more

So sorry to hear of your sad loss of your wife may she be resting in peace. Thanks for taking the time to wish us all well. Take care ... View more

Hi ladies it will be 2 years in August for me taking Arimidex. At first the stiffness in feet and legs was so bad that I could hardly stand so I started taking glucosamine. I was so much better and tried stopping the glucosamine but after two weeks had to go back on it as realisEd I needed it. I am still stiff but so much better. I also had trigger thumbs straight away and had my right hand operated on whilst a steroid injection was enough on my left thumb. Well at least for now! I do take Vitamin D prescribed by my GP as my levels were so low and fatigue was awful. i also had Dexa and have a hip which has degenerative wear so need to keep eye on it. I work fulltime and get very tired and still suffer with some stiffness but despite all the problems will carry on with it. Weight is still a problem as put on 3 stone during chemo and it is not shifting 😞 have been told by onc that it is hard to lose weight on Arimidex and causes weight gain. Will persevere with taking it. Hope this is helpful as we are all different!!!! ... View more

Picked up friend from airport and all I wanted to hear was what a great time she had. But no she was keen to tell me that her sisters friends wife had died of cancer. Where did that come from ? I don't even know her sister! Not sure what answer she was expecting from me..... ... View more

Rest in peace Sarah. Another lovely life lost to horrid disease. Condolences to hubby, family and friends ... View more

So sorry and shocked to hear of Andie's passing. Condolences to hubby, family and friends. May you rest in peace lovely lady x ... View more

Hi my friend was recently diagnosed with lymphodeama in hand and wrist which apparently was caused by an old mosquito bite! She is a non cancer friend. She was shown same exercises as me following my axillary clearance. Hope this helps. X ... View more

Hi I was offered chemo at home and at first thought this may be good idea . After careful consideration I decided not to as did not want to associate my home with the awful treatment to follow. I also think it is lot safer to be in hospital in case of reactions etc. also on one of my fusions my port did not want to play and I was immediately sent for scan in case it had moved. Personally I feel hospital is better choice as could leave that part of my treatment there and not be constantly reminded. Home was home . Just my opinion!!! ... View more

Fantastic news. So good to open up forum to this kind of story. Well done and best wishes. I am just over two years from start of 'this part of my life'. GingerLaces x ... View more