Breast Cancer Questions (Page 8)

Is a side effect of arimidex extreme exhaustion?

i have been on arimidex for 1 year and have start feeling achy all over and experience extreme exhaustiong for several months. i am aware of aches and pains as a side effect but should i feel so exhausted all of the time?

Femara - Is letrozole a chemo pill?

Is letrozole a chemo pill?

Should I take letrozole or just do radiation for stage 1 breast cancer?

Wondering I am 70 fairly healthy women diagnosis with stage 1breast cancer -had recent surgery: Dr is suggesting I take letrozole for next 5 years Looking at all the side effects I am extremely hesitate so am looking into radiation instead -never had radiation-just looking for opinions -how was it... read more

Does anyone taking anastrozole have problems with their hips?

I have a hard time now getting up and if I’ve been sitting for a while I have to stand for a few seconds before I’m able to walk stiff-legged. I’ve been on it a year and a half now.

Latuda and possible increase to breast cancer?

Any one see the article from Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis where Latida might be increasing the risk of breast cancer? I wonder how many people suffered breast cancer after taking this dangerous med. I know I am one.

Hot Flashes, Mood Swings... wait... could this be Menopause?

Why would my oncologist prescribe loratadine,?

I'm currently going through Chemo for Breast cancer , my oncologist has prescribed loratadine although I have no allergies or anything like that, all he told me is that the loratadine combined with another 1 of my meds ?, is supposed to help my pain , I would love to know how an allergy med helped... read more

After breast cancer two years ago I have been taking tamoxifen. Do you get lots of facial hair?

... growth? I am experiencing that in this past year. I have had a chronic cough,I am tired all the time, and hot flashes every day. I also bruise easily,my face is breaking out,I get muscle cramps and charlie horses. I am 60 years old

Letrozole - is there anything I can take to ease the pains in my joints while taking letrazole ?

... Mainly hands , hips, knees and feet pain ! Side effects of letrazole , is there anything i can do to help myself ?

Finasteride - Can it cause breast cancer in males?

I've been on this medicine for 3 years and recently I found a lump in my breast along with swelling and tenderness. My primary doctor said to wait 6 months... however I don't think waiting is the answer... I am going to see a surgeon this week, just to make sure all is ok... so can this medicine... read more

Glipizide overdose?

What are the worries of taking 4 10mg tabs a day on accident instead of just the 1 10mg tab I'm used to taking since 2008? I am a 66 year old female with type 2 diabetes a breast cancer survivor,6 years ago a pace maker-thyroid cancer-mother of 7 and need to know about an accidental overdose of... read more

How long before HRT is out of my system after discontinuing?

I was just diagnosed with breast cancer and needed to discontinue HRT. I would like to know how long before these drugs are out of my system. I was taking 1 mg of estradiol once per day and 100 mg of progesterone once every other day. Thank you.

How long does it take for tamoxifen to clear out of your system?

I'm a 59 yr old woman with a history of estrogen receptive breast cancer. My Dr. Told me that after 5 and a half years, I could go off of tamoxifen. My risk of my breast cancer returning was only 2.3 percent. After 6 months of being off of it, I'm still having several hot flashes per day. I was... read more

Should I take Arimidex (anastrozole) after mastectomy?

I am 57. I had a mastectomy ( right) in February of 2020. No more cancer now. I am very concerned about the side effects. I presently have osteoarthritis. I have to get a bone density test also. I understand that I will also get nuclear medicine injection before density test. I have a 7% chance of... read more

Anastrozole - Does Arimidex give full coverage dosage every other day?

I'm 75 years oldand have been diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer, clear nodes, clear margins. Had lumpectomy, 2 chemo treatments, and 30 radiation therapies. I have been on Arimidex for 9 months. Side effects are horrible, joint pains through my body, weakness, dizziness, headaches, pain around... read more