I am 46 and have had a bilateral MX, hysterectomy and oopherectomy after I was put on Arimidex. I know it prevents recurrence - by a significant amount. But what about mets? With no breasts, I assume my risk of recurrence is pretty low. I would like to go off it, but not if it reduces chance of mets. My onc had mentioned…
For about 4 months now, I've been on Arimidex and taking Lupron shots for my hormonal therapy. During the past months, the only complaint while taking Arimidex was experiencing the joint pains, which I find tolerable. However, recently I've also been experiencing very bad acne and have been getting constant breakouts on my…
Had a PET/CT on 12/11 that was NED (yeah) but with a comment of a cyst on ovary. Onc said "No big deal - but I think you should see your gyn for an ultrasound". Had trans vaginal on 12/18 that ended in a uterine biopsy for thickening and a cyst on each ovary with a small septation in one. CA125 drawn and came back normal…
I have been on Tamoxifen for 2 years..w/ the usual side effects.My MD recently caught me not taking as directed..once rather than twice daily.I was cheating b/c of the insomnia and RAGE! it caused me, but I agreed to up the dose about 1 month ago. I am developing ganglion cysts in both hands. 4 majorly painful ones and…
Ack! I've skipped it before but never done this. I really wasn't thinking. Will it cause any harm?
I found this information about Tamoxifen and drug interactions- Interactions Checker Tamoxifen Drug Interactions Back tamoxifen is known to interact with the following drugs: Click on a link below to view Drug-Drug Interactions with tamoxifen. Major Interactions amiodarone, anisindione, Anzemet, arsenic trioxide, Avelox,…
I am a little freaked out about my Gyno wanting me to take CA-125 blood test due to new complex ovarian cyst that formed in last 6 months. I already have one that is 2.6 cm that they have been watching with ultrasounds for the past year and that one is unchanged, but now I have a new one that is 2.4 cm in size in 6…