Breast Cancer Questions (Page 8)

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.... 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

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

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... read more

Anastrozole - is loss of sex drive a weird side effect?

I had my 6 month check up today after being on this drug due to breast cancer with estrogen marker. Just realized I didn’t ask about this possible side effect: No sex drive. None! What is happening?!

Foods to avoid with Arimidex?

What foods are best to avoid while taking Arimidex? The literature says raw fruit, what does that mean? My diet consists of raw fruit and citrus fruit, whole grains w/seeds and that seems to be what I should avoid.

Does anastrozole cause vulvodynia flare ups?

I started out on tamoxifen and Fosamax for existing bone density issues, but after about 7 months, developed blood clots, [DVT ]and was moved to anastrozole. Since then, my vulvodynia, for which I take gabapentin, has been flaring up, I am also having joint pain, hands & feet, since starting... read more

Anastrozole - New to this world and need some tools?

I have been on anastrozole for a year and a few months. So far I am experiencing low energy, low sex drive, melasma on my face, mood swings, itchiness, fatigue, borderline depression, and of course the ever-joyful hot flashes. If anyone has any coping tools for any of these, please share. I... read more

Will the side effect of blurred vision from taxol chemotherapy clear up after infusion has stopped?

My sister had six weekly infusions with taxol and herceptin; the last one being on July 1, 09. From the onset of treatment to present day, she has blurred near and distant vision. Is this condition a common side-effect of treatment and, if so, how long will it last? Should she be seeing a eye... read more

Does Femara side effects ever subside?

Started with Arimidex but after 4 weeks of either diarrhea all week or constipation all week combined with fatigue & flatulence put on Femara. Femara fatigue better but upset stomach, flatulence (very stinky) and stomach always upset. Even if I cut back on eating it still there. Tried it at... read more

Soliris - was the throat cancer a result of taking Solaris?

I will be a new user of Solaris and wonder if my having breast cancer will be a problem?

When prescribed letrozole do I also need to follow a special diet?

I understand that letrozole blocks estrogen. Does that mean that I need to have an estrogen free diet? How about phytoestrogen? Can I just stay away from the foods with the most (phyto)estrogen, like soy products, etc. How about natural plant based phytoestrogens found in a lot of vegetables? Do I... read more

Ibrance - Breast cancer recurrence metastasis?

I have been on cdk 4/6 Palbociclib and Faslodex for about 2 weeks, but my WBC and neutrophils are going down so what medicine is going to help me? Please I need a help

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