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Hi ladies Haven't been on here for a while(although I do look in every now and then).Just wondering if anybody else has found that their hair is thinning while on meds? I was on tamoxifen for 11 months and hair was fine ,switched to femara for 6 months couldn't take it any longer and am now on exemestane for the last 3 months.I have noticed that a patch of hair on my parting to the front has become very thin which is distressing me.Its as bit silly I know after all that we have been through but to me this is very noticeable(although probably not to others). Has anyone any suggestions of supplements that may help? Other than this slight hiccup life is good on the other side!! I will be 2 years finished chemo next month and will celebrate that date. Good thoughts to all and thanks in advance Xx

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Hi all, Think of me tomorrow, after 20 months waiting I finally got my call to Beaumont tomorrow for my TUG reconstruction Karen

Hi everyone!! Not been on for a while, but here in hospital 4 days after my diep flap reconstruction. I was so so scared going into it, but thankfully the 10 hour operation ran smoothly and the pain is managed well! So, so far so good!!:) Hope everyone is getting on ok Xxxx

Hi Just wondering if anyone has a bit of advice or what did you do in this situation. I got my annual travel policy renewal form today and it says take note of the medical declaration and that a new medical declaration should be made each year. I feel if I state I have breast cancer they may not insure us. Also Im sure that if we were away on holidays I would not be claiming for anything to do with breast cancer so they would be none the wiser. Thanks you all Daffy

Hi, im new here, I had breast cancer ten years ago, it was a cm big with no node involvement, i went for a routine mammogram and another small lump has shown upp, i am devestated and am wondering has anyone any advice. Had chemo and radiation too. Thanks.

Hi Guys Sorry its been ages since I have been on here. Am just browsing through all the posts. I was just wondering I have been on Tamoxifen for 8 months now and this week I "sort of" had a period I think (first one in 14 months) I presume I wouldnt get any more as am 48 (dont tell anyone) and thought I was through menopause. I googled a little bit about it and some people say I shoudl get it checked out. Its not like a regular period even though I had the symptons, sore belly, narkiness etc.... If it happened anyone else did you get it checked out or maybe it is just my periods coming back. Sorry to sound gory but there is not a lot of blood sort of like a few very small clots but it is constant. THanks Ladies Hope your all doing well. I have second recon op in April new boob good bit smaller than old one (which is not fab and perky and a lovely size thanks to the last op) More fat injections so lipo for me - happy days.... has to be some payback on this cancer trail!!!

Hi All, Heard in November that my first treatment(Femara) had stopped working. Now on Aromasin and Afinitor. Had first scan since then last week and getting my results on Friday. Just hoping that anyone reading this will say a prayer that my results will be good. Thanks everyone.

Hi, can anyone recommend a non chemical hair colour or tint please? My hair is growing back after my chemo but its snow white and I'd like to put in a steel like colour - something similar to Majella O'Donnell when she was on the late late show. I'm just finished my chemo so cant use chemical dyes. Thanks

Hi all, Just a quickie, recently started taxol and herceptin, having completed 4 x AC. I have heard that this chemo taxol does not affect hair, anyone else hear this, do you think I can expect to see some hair growth soon Hope your all doing well, on steroid today, just not letting me sleep as you can see.