Hello 

I have recovered from IDC stage 2 breast cancer

i had a lumpectomy followed by radiation therapy and tablets for ten years I was diagnosed October 2019 I was  very shocked when I had a mammogram recall and biopsy to confirm the diagnosis thankfully i didn't need  chemo based on the oncotype test results so life is good nowadays the tablets letrozole I find tolerable with minimal side effects it's been a rollercoaster that I'm just now finding my feet in life again .

i hope this information helps you .

best wishs marie x

Hello 

I have recovered from IDC stage 2 breast cancer

i had a lumpectomy followed by radiation therapy and tablets for ten years I was diagnosed October 2019 I was  very shocked when I had a mammogram recall and biopsy to confirm the diagnosis thankfully i didn't need  chemo based on the oncotype test results so life is good nowadays the tablets letrozole I find tolerable with minimal side effects it's been a rollercoaster that I'm just now finding my feet in life again .

i hope this information helps you .

best wishs marie x

Are you having side affects from tablets 

Hi I'm finding the side effects minimal and manageable like joint and muscle aches but nothing that's stopping me from doing daily activities I'm actually more fitter now than I was before I think it's all the extra supplements I'm taking aswell to support the bones and muscle everyone is different and others may not be able to tolerate the tablets but there is options to change onto different ones until you find one that suits .

Ok. Thank you for your messages it really helps.

Your very welcome just shout out if you need any advice I hope all goes well for you .

Hi what supplements are you taking please. I'm awaiting results after lumpectomy and will definitely be going on hormone tablets but not sure which one yet. 
thank you 

Julie 

Hi Marie,

my diagnosis was the same as yours in October last year. Like you a low Onco score also meant I didn't need to have chemo.

I had 15 sessions of radiotherapy plus 5 years of Letrozole. (I don't take it as prescribed. Take one every other day which is possibly very foolish but it's what I am prepared to do for the very slight advantages I will get from taking it!)  No side affects to speak of so far. So glad I am not left sweating for England!!
So really wanted to ask how your breast feels after the radiotherapy?? Mine was left feeling very 'heavy" plus feeling stiff a lot of the time. My shoulder too was quite stiff. However I feel 5 months on that things are improving. Is that true for you too??

Psychologically it's a bit of a storm eh?!! Knocked me for six really. Finding my equilibrium now though. Gradually returning to the normal me!!! Life is on the up, despite COVID!! 

Wishing you well. Stay safe. 
Kebb x