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Start Here: Important Links and Info About Hormonal Therapy
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…
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HRT with ADH
I was diagnosed with ADH 11 years ago. Recently I have been going through perimenopause and have been having hot flashes along with other symptoms. Has anyone been put on HRT and had issues with it causing any issues with your breast health?
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Nervous about switch from Letrozole to Exemestane
Hi - I have been on Letrozole for 2 years (invasive ductal carcinoma, node positive, did chemo and radiation, double mastectomy and oophorectomy...was diagnosed right after my 46th bday). Recently I've had neuropathy for the first time (it moves around/switches which limbs it affects...strangest thing). Ruled out…
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Side effects from aromatase inhibitor other than joint pain.
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…
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help! vagifem no longer working :(
Forced medical menopause at age 31 (first with Lupron, then ovary removal due to cancer/BRCA1). In the beginning, using vagifem 2x/week worked amazingly. No pain or dryness. Over time, I had to go to 3x/week (highest safe frequency), and add all kinds of things the other nights: coconut oil, vit e, Replens, Revaree, KY…
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Tamoxifen side effects
Hi, I am a 69 year old diagnosed with Stage1 HER 2 + ductal carcinoma 4 years ago. Ive been taking Tamoxifen for 3 years post lumpectomy for removal of a lump less than 1 cm. Lymph node testing was negative. I completed Radiation, but no chemo was recommended. Genetic testing negative and no family history. I have…
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Letrozole and Tendonitis?
Hello all! I am coming up on 6 years of AIs with Letrozole being the most recent one. I had been on Arimidex but developed trigger thumb and fatigue over time so I switched to Letrozole. I have been okay for the most part but I now have tenosynovitis in my left wrist which won't go away and a new tendon issue on the top of…
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Doing Well on Aromatase Inhibitors (AIs)
I read a suggestion that someone should start a topic for women who are NOT experiencing severe SEs while taking Arimidex, Femara, or Aromasin. I'm about to start taking Arimidex and when I read about the potential SEs I get discouraged. Maybe others would also like to hear about positive experiences. We would love to hear…
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Hormone blockers
I am supposed to start an aromatase inhibitor. I am 72 yo and am concerned about the joint pain and damage to bone density. I have been reading about the supplements DIM and CDG as an alternative and I wondered if anyone is using either or both of these and what is your experience?
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Podcast: Giredestrant Promising New Treatment For Early-Stage HR-Positive Breast Cancer
Giredestrant Promising New Treatment For Early-Stage HR-Positive Breast Cancer December 10, 2025 After surgery, many people with stage I to stage III hormone receptor-positive breast cancer take tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor for five to 10 years. This has been the standard of care for the last 25 years. At the 2025…
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I FEEL DIFFERENT
Im at a fork in the road. Is my Tamoxifen causing depression, lack of sleep, and being SO F'ing TIRED? or is it due to other things going on in my life? Do I need a Doctor or a Therapist…. That is where I am. I am 4 years in with Tam. Mentally, I am usually strong, outgoing, on the go but I have been…. well, not that…