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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Hormonal Therapy - Before, During and After, Created: May 11, 2008 02:26 pm
Good stories about Femara?Hi all, I'm very new to this board. I'm am in the opposite position as you are. Have been on femara for 3 years but have had a couple of small new mets recently. My onc has suggested possibly tamoxifen. My hair stood on end because I have only ever heard bad stuff about the side effects. Does anybody know the stats on tamoxefin side effects? I had all the typical side effect with femara, aching muscles and bones, weight gain, sore abdomen at times. Also hot flashes and night sweats, which were no big deal. A lot of my discomfort and stiffness has been from the femara rather than from the cancer. I have always just reminded myself that it was preventing new mets so I could live with it. Seems like you may find femara less toxic. I'm very nervous about tamoxifen. I'm so pleased to find this place to talk and ask questions!! Pat |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Hormonal Therapy - Before, During and After, Created: May 8, 2008 02:03 pm
from femara to tamoxefinI originally had a mastectomy in 1992, and it spread to my spine in 2004. I responded well to chemo and started on femara. A few months ago I was told that the original lesions were almost gone but there were a few new lesions. I have since seen my oncologist and will see a radiologist soon for radiation of the site. My oncologist has suggested I switch to tamoxefin which I have never taken but I understand the side effects are worse than those of femara. If I was sure it would make a difference, I wouldn't mind the side effects. My oncologist has confused me by saying the lesions may not even be caused by cancer but simply the results of bone damage. |
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