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Vaginal Estrogen Safe for Women With Breast Cancer
Vaginal Estrogen Safe for Women With Breast Cancer Nov 21, 2023 Women with breast cancer can safely use vaginal estrogen to treat certain menopausal symptoms. Read more…
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Long-Term Results Confirm Benefits of Ovarian Suppression With Tamoxifen
Long-Term Results Confirm Benefits of Ovarian Suppression With Tamoxifen Nov 21, 2023 Ovarian suppression plus tamoxifen lowers recurrence risk. Read more…
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arimidex and carpal tunnel
My wrists are SO jacked up! Arimidex has caused such pain w Carpal Tunnel... both hands are completely numb alternating with shooting pains. Has anyone else experienced this? And if you have, what treatment avenues have you pursued? Outcome? Thanks in advance
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Endo thickening and heavy bleeding 2 years after Tamoxifen
I'm 56. Had bilat mast, chemo in 2011, then tamoxifen for 10 yrs ending 11/2021. Hadn't had a period since chemo at age 43. Had routine screening pelvic/tva in Feb. not because of symptoms, but mom died of ovarian ca, and because I was concerned about years of Tamox. It should 12 mm abnormal thickening. Uterine bx in Mar.…
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Faslodex experience?
I have been on faslodex for 2.5 months now and I still have some increase in a pleural effusion that I have had for over a year now. It has been small and stable up until august so they switched me from Letrozole/Ibrance (which I was on for 6 years). I am having my lung drained today but I am worried it has increased. Am I…
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My insurance company wants me to switch aromatase inhibitors! Why!
I've been on exemestane for almost 4 years, tolerating it remarkably well. Just got a letter from my insurance company. Starting in January, exemestane is "non-preferred" and will cost me more. The insurance company suggests I "switch to anastrozole." I'm angry! I don't want to switch medications, given that the one I'm on…
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Thanks, Tamoxifen? - and an anticlimactic milestone
3 years ago I had my first bone density test. The results came back showing mild osteopenia. Yesterday I had my second scan, and the results came back this morning with about 5% improvement, putting me in normal range. I had no idea bone density could improve! Naturally, my hypervigilant anxious brain immediately told me I…
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Tamoxifen
Hello, I have been on Tamoxifen for 5 years and my oncologist indicated after testing that I should stop taking it and no further benefit would I receive to continue. For those of you who stopped taking Tamoxifen after 5 years, what side effects good or bad did you experience? Did you have a reoccurrence. thanks
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What Helps Women Stick to Hormonal Therapy Treatment Plans After Surgery?
What Helps Women Stick to Hormonal Therapy Treatment Plans After Surgery? August 25, 2023 Lowering medicine prices seems to be one of the best ways to help women stick to their hormonal therapy treatment plans after breast cancer surgery. Read more…
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Scared thick uterus lining
Hi everyone! Went in today for a vaginal US which shows very thick uterine lining. No polyps or fibroids. My last two periods have been very heavy and painful and last longer than usual. The Dr said this could be caused by the tamoxifen but that I need a biopsy. I'm obviously scared, and sad. Just hearing the word biopsy,…
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Tamoxifen and reoccurence
I just had my bilateral mastectomy and will be starting tamoxifen soon. I’m so worried about weight gain. Is this common? Has anyone had the cancer return and if so, in what way?
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Considering quitting Tam after two years
Does anyone have a general idea of how much protection you get from completing two years, premenopausal? I've seen numbers that say you're better protected years down the line by completing 5-7 years, but I have Stage 4 of another kind of cancer, and will be very lucky to get six more years. I know it's a gamble because…
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Side Effects and Options
Please give opinions. I had a lumpectomy in March 2023, had radiation treatments and began taking Anastrozole May 2nd. Within the last 2 months my right ring finger has been locking and my right index finger gets sore if I bend it. Told the oncologist and the response was 2 options: 1) discontinue meds for 3 weeks and if…
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Anyone ER+ 1-10% weakly positive, PR- , HER2+?
Hello, Anyone is ER+ 1-10% weakly positive, PR-, HER2+ ? Do you take anti-hormone pills for ER+ 1-10% weakly positive ? thank you Applejj
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Tamoxifen Users
Hello, Have any of you experienced polyps in your colon or precancer/cancer in the colon related to tamoxifen use??
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Breast Cancer Index Test
Hello ladies, has anyone taken the Breast Cancer Index test to determine their risk of reoccurrence for the purpose of knowing how long they should be on Letrazole? Medical Oncologist for my cousin suggesting that she take the test but suggests waiting 5 years... My question, why wait 5 years?. Also is this test a…
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anastrozole
Hi, After 1.5 years on tamoxifen, I became menopausal and the tamoxifen was changed to anastrozole. After 3 days of treatment, I am experiencing intense mood swings. My doctor suggested I can go back to tamoxifen. Is any other patient experiencing similar side effects with anastrozole? Do they go away after a few weeks?…
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Menstrual Cycle while on Anastrozole and Zoldex 1 Year
I've been on daily anastrolzole and monthly injections of Zoladex for one year and I just started a period. I'm almost 45 so I wasn't menopausal prior to starting treatment. I'm a little anxious as you can imagine, since the drugs should have me in induced menopause. Anyone else have this happen to them?
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Zoladex and Letrozole age 55 hysterectomy age 38 don’t know if I need the Zoladex?!
how can I tell when I can stop the Zoladex? I haven’t had period since 2005. I didn’t want surgery again as I had terrible adhesions after my hysterectomy. Anyone else in similar situation?
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Tamoxifen after 5 years?
Hi :) I am 54 years old and was on Arimidex for 1.5 years (side effects were too much for me) and Tamoxifen for 3.5 years. I was not menopausal when I started, but I am now. I assumed after five years that I would be done, but my oncologist has now said I should stay on for at least two more years. I'm seriously…
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Brain Fog and Cognitive Effects
I didn't see a recent thread for this so I thought I would create one. When I first started hormone therapy I was placed on Tamoxifen. I started it just a few months after chemotherapy, and between the two I experienced pretty thick brain fog in some respects. I'm on Lupron and Anastrozole now and my mind is significantly…
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No sleep for three days on brand name Arimidex
Hello, back again for your sage advice and shared experiences. I started brand name Arimidex a week ago. If I took in the AM, I'd feel catatonic all day, completely dissasociated from my brain and exhausted. So I started taking at night but was utterly wired all night long. No sleep. Not even with prescription sleep meds.…
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Tamoxifen and Thickened Uterine Lining
Hey all! I've been on Tamoxifen for over 2 years now as a preventive for DCIS. Recently I started having spotting between my periods. During my annual checkup, my ob/gyn ordered a pelvic ultrasound, which came back with thickened uterine lining of 16mm. I just did a biopsy to determine if I have uterine cancer or atypical…
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Completed 10 years anti-hormonal: now doc rx evista????
Dear all, I just finished a decade of tamoxifen/arimidex and finally exemestane. My current oncologist, at our last meeting, now suggested I take Evista, since I'm still considered high risk for breast cancer. I thought I'd be celebrating completing 10 years of AIs, and now I'm looking at taking them BEYOND ten years. 1)…
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Beginning 5th Year on Tamoxifen
Hi All, I'm 2 1/2 months into my 5th year on Tamoxifen and my patience is wearing thin for dealing with the side effects. The worst one is stomach upset/pain. I'm taking a ton of PPI medication and have been since day 1, but apparently it's not enough on some days. I've only skipped one pill in March and one in May as I…
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Any POSITIVE stories about AIs or Tamoxifen?
I am seeing a lot of posts seem to indicate that AIs are frequently stopped due to side effects that are not bearable. I am on Tamoxifen and expect my onco to recommend me changing to an AI. I have gained at least 10 lbs since starting T just shy of 2 years ago. I do have joint pain (specific to the hip area) but am sure…
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Tumor marker vs Signatera ?
Metastatic BC. In hormonal treatment with Verzinio for 6 months. Signatera test came back negative and 0 yesterday and at the same time, CA2729 came back at 300. What could cause the specific test to show 0 Circulatiing tumor cells and the non specific test to show a fair amount of CTC?
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Arimidex and permanent damage
HI, all. Looking for some guidance as I am struggling with the decision to take it or not. I am 58 post-menopausal I do not have the BRCA gene mutations. My risk of recurrence with AI is 4% and 8% without. All in all, I've got it pretty good. My lumpectomy was easy. Radiation not too bad. I don't have to do chemo. I feel…
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Older Woman HRT
I am looking to connect with similar patients. I was on HRT for 30 years. Oh God bless Estrogen. Stopped when diagnosed. I suffered, Three weeks radiation and on Tamoxifen for 2 months. Ive been miserable more and more depressed and sick feeling. just quit. I'll be searching this forum for older posts. One of my questions:…
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10 years out and looking at bioidentical hormones
Hi All. I'm 10 years out. IDC, ER/PR +, no lymph nodes, double mastectomy, chemo, 5 years Tamox, full hysterectomy. My life has declined due to lack of motivation, energy, zero libido, weight issues, etc...I am not depressed (have had that and on med for that). Friends told me about bioidentical hormones changing your life…