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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…
Six months after I stopped ERT I fell into Major Depression. This debilitating depression has not lifted in over 4 years. I stopped taking a low dose of Tamoxifen two years ago. I see a psychiatrist, therapist, take antidepressants and have been taking Spravato. I believe this depression is due to stopping ERT especially…
Hi everyone, I am 33 years old and feeling completely trapped. I really need to hear from other women who have navigated this nightmare. My tumor was 95% ER+, with a BRCA 1/2 VUS (treated as negative) and an Oncotype DX of 22 (intermediate zone). So far, I have completed 24 months of ovarian suppression shots plus an…
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…
I was diagnosed in 2025 with grade 2, ER-positive, PR-positive, with associated high-grade DCIS and extensive lymphovascular invasion. Node negative I had a partial mastectomy and radiation. I been Tamoxifen since December. The side effects are such joint pain has subsided it's the low mood no motivation and exhaustion…
I’ve been taking Arimidex for almost 10 years based upon my Breast Cancer Index test. Due to hospitalization this year (not related to BC) I had some bone loss.I also get Prolia injections every 6 months and will be handed over to my endocrinologist. My oncologist said I to stop my Arimidex now since I’ve taken it for 9…
I have 2.5 more years left of this ghastly medication. My dermatologist has confirmed it is responsible for my skin thinning and looking more crepey. Also losing elasticity everywhere (I’ve lost 75 lbs since my last week of chemo/IV steroids.. Ladies it IS possible if you start lifting dumbells and eating 125-135 gums of…
I found a couple of older threads about Arimidex, but they covered a large time span with a gazillion posts, so I thought I would start a new thread for Arimidex/Anastrozole users. I am starting on Anastrozole today. Plan is to take it for 5 years, possibly longer. I already have osteopenia and osteoarthritis (limited to…
I had a diagnosis of DCIS. After a lumpectomy with clean margins they found that there were in the tissue extracted two spots of invasive carcinoma. A lymph node biopsy came clear praise God! I finished radiation and they are recommending Anastrazole for 5 years. I am having a hard time taking the decision to start it or…
I will be having my first infusion of Zometa this week. Has anyone had any side effects from Zometa? I hope to be able to travel a few days after and to go to work the next day and wonder if this is a reasonable plan.
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