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For some extensive information, see the main Breastcancer.org site's section on Hormonal Therapy, including detailed information on: What Is Hormonal Therapy? Is Hormonal Therapy Right for You? Types of Hormonal Therapy Treatment: Aromatase Inhibitors Arimidex: Benefits, Side Effects and More Aromasin: Benefits, Side…
I started on Anastozole (Arimidex) a little over a month ago. I know there are two others that are often given to post-menopausal HR+ women, Aromasin (exemestane) and Famara (letrozole). The joint pain and menopause like symptoms are what are mentioned most in articles. Although I've had some wrist pain, which I understand…
Hi, I am a 69-year-old woman and and I was diagnosed with stage Ia invasive ductal carcinoma in April of this year. I had a wide surgical excision , 19 treatments of whole breast radiation, and now I have been taking Tamoxifen , 10 mg every other day for two months. I am in a Low Tam research study, that us why the dose us…
Are you like me? What endocrine therapy did you follow or are you following? Pre- or perimenopausal, stage 1, grade 1, low risk, node-negative, no genetic risk, screen detected ladies, let's hear from you! What were you prescribed and how have you changed it up over your therapy? What has worked for you? I've seen four…
My stepmom was recently diagnosed with early stage ER+/PR+ (HER2-) BC and had a lumpectomy and radiation. She already has a lot of the side effects from Anastrozole from her age and other issues, and while I know it's her decision with her doctor, I am wondering if anyone has opted out of taking it. Her oncotype score was…
Is anyone else dealing with high irritability and low frustration tolerance while taking Letrozole? I'm usually an easy-going person. I ended up in a full-fledged tantrum this weekend over something really stupid. This is so outside my normal behavior, and it's starting to negatively impact my life. Has anyone else dealt…
hello! I was diagnosed with Stage 2 ER/PR+ HER2- lobular breast cancer late last year and have completed surgery and preventative chemo as there was no sign of spread post-surgery. I started hormone therapy consisting of monthly injections (Zoladex) and daily Letrozole in July and will add Kisqali this month. My hair is…
Hi All, My sister was diagnosed with ILC stage 2 in October 2023. She had double mastectomy and she been on anastrozole and letrozole since then. She is post-menopausal. Recently side effects of AIs been hard. Her oncologist recommended switching to Tamoxifen. From what I have read Tamoxifen isn`t very effective for…
Hi. I had a mastectomy on my right breast in March 2023. I started Letrozole in May 2023. I have noticed that I am getting frequent UTIs since I have been on Letrozole in addition to Osteopenia and increased cholesterol numbers. Any advice on how to reduce the UTIs. I don’t want to keep taking antibiotics.
I had a total hysterectomy and was on bio-identical hormone therapy (pellets) for over 10 years. I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. I had a lumpectomy with a lymph node dissection and radiation. I'm now seeing a medical oncologist and he has me on 20 mg of Tamoxifen until my estradiol levels decrease and then…
hi. I have osteoporosis due to letrozole. The bone loss is severe and my doc is concidering injection instead of risedronate pills that I am taking now to fight osteoporosis more effectively. I am 5 years out. Why if I reduce the letrozole dosage from every day to every two days? Anyone did this or any of your oncologists…
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