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Hi again After all my questions, here is some helpful info. For anyone who has to pay for Letrozole/femara like I do,you may have been shocked to discover that a months supply is so expensive. I paid over 87 euro for my first pack (of the generic letrozole) at my local chemist. I then discovered that a " large well known pharmacy chain" charges 59 euro for the generic letrozole. Then I rang that chain in Northern Ireland and they charge 5.60 sterling for a month's supply! I got two packs there for 10.55 sterling. You can just bring your Irish prescription there (or to any EU country). With that saving, you could stay overnight, if like me you don't live anywhere near NI, just a thought Also the new chemist in Dundrum shopping centre is supposed to be selling drugs at NI prices so it might be worth investigating. Hope this is of use to someone.

Just wondering if anyone has had any issues with an expander implant. Mine isnt settling , Ive already had an Cellulitis which cleared but now it seems to have a fluid buildup in a small area, kinda like a blister. I dont want to have to get it out but it may be the only option

Hi, just wondering if anyone getting this regime. It's the 5ffu, iricantin and oxyplatin. I'm h each d ing for cycle 6 on Wednesday. Seems most people are on combination of two but not all three. I'm 43 yr female with stage 4 colon cancer. It's the first time I've posted on any boards but really would like to hear from someone on this "cocktail"

Hi all, I finished my chemo 2 weeks ago YEY!! I was on Taxol for 12 weeks and am still on Herceptin until November. My question is did anyone develop any rashes? I have a rash on my face which is extremely itchy and my body skin is very itchy too. I've taken a non drowsy antihistamine which isn't great but I'm wondering is this normal or maybe its to do with the drugs leaving my system?? Anyone with this problem?

Do any of you take supplements with tamoxifen? I have started taking calcium with vitamin D and cod liver oil to see if it can help the aches and pains I have some days Now someone has mentioned glucosmaine, apparently a new report says it can add years to your life My GP doesn't seem to have any advice on supplements and I've seen varied reports online about whether they do any good...

I went to a Stress Management/Relaxation class for Cancer patients . During the relaxation session I found myself in floods of tears instead of in a state of peace and calm. I have never had that problem before at ante natal or yoga classes.Has anyone had a similar experience ? Active.

Hi, Hospital decided to stop chemo as I have been experiencing some side effects. Only 3 taxol left out of 12. As much as I hate the sessions, I am more annoyed at nit being able to continue. Worrying factor is have I had enough to do the job. Side effects are nails discolouring and seeping, i will loose one or two toe nails.i a few nose bleeds along the way, aa nd bits of nausea with tiredness. asked day doc to continue but whe would not allow this. Has anyone elsa e had their treatment shortened for side effects? An appointment will be made with my onc doc, but could be 2/3 weeks away. Hope everyone keeling well. Georgie.

Update: Husband diagnosed with Small Cell Lung Cancer (sclc) and had 4 sessions of chemo (etopoisde & carboplatin) in 2013. Then after 6 months cancer active again, so 2nd course of chemo (same drugs) in 2014. CT scan in April 2014 shows the chemo was successful in shrinking the cancer. Wanted to share this as there are so few good/positive stories about sclc, but also just to say it is all individual to the person.

Hello Ladies, Haven't been on for a while, life has been very busy here. I will finish radiotherapy on Thursday.Hard to believe the 30 went so fast , on my 3rd booster tomorrow.My sister in law passed away almost 2 weeks ago, she had been suffering from a brain tumour aged 42.All of a sudden everything is coming to an end , my treatment , the constant demands on all the family that go with having a terminally ill relative.Our whole lives have revolved around helping, minding and organising everything for her and her children for the last 6 months.It is very strange trying to adjust to this new life again, time is more our own again to a point. My final day of rads coincides with my next appointment with medical oncologist who I have not met since I was referred to Radiotherapy.The delightful Tamoxifen awaits me now.Hopefully that will go well, My "sunbed sessions" went quite well no major issues with it apart from tight armpit and sore side of breast.Tiredness wasn't bad either apart from last week but I think that was part combination of funeral and sunbeds.I must make a list of questions to ask on Thursday, but reading through your posts herre I think ye have covered most of them for me.Haven't gone back to work yet and to be honest it was great to be away from there while all going on with my sister in law.Sorry ladies have gone on a bit here.Hope everyone is doing ok .

Hi all, I'm 5 weeks after my last chemo (yey) and am still on Herceptin but my eyebrows have just started falling out!!??? What's going on?? Is this normal or have any of you had this experience? I didn't lose my brows or eyelashes during chemo - just my hair! They did thin out though...any advice ladies???