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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…
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…
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…
Hi Ladies, I am 2 months into Femara and Eligard (Lupron). The Hot Flashes are back! I am having lower back pain and front pelvic pain both of these are normally when I first wake up. Last night I flipped and flopped all night like a fish! Back hurt all night long. Also the past 4 nights I keep getting leg cramps. I keep…
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…
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…
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.
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