Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Well, I am 68 and have been on Arimidex for the past year. My risk of a new cancer is about 80% because of BRCA1 and 2 SO, I'm staying on whatever they prescribe. Currently, we are changing to monthly shots in hopes that the side effects will be less problematic. Maya _____ From: breastcancer2 [mailto:breastcancer2 ] On Behalf Of bohatala Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 9:10 AM To: breastcancer2 Subject: Not taking Arimidex Is there any one who has refused to take anti hormonal therapy (Tamoxifen or Arimidex ) for breast cancer. Iam the one who has refused to take Arimidex. I am 60, was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 2 , node negative, in July 2006. After mastectomy my oncollogist has put me on Arimidex for five years.Looking at the side effects and poor quality of life I am not taking it. My reccurrence risk is 8% . WithArimidex it will be 4%. Is it advisible to be on Arimidex for five years to cut a 4 % risk. And after five yeras of Arimdex One is switched on to another drug like Femara for another five years.I need some advice. I have changed my diet. I am a lacto vegetarian and I exercise and walk 1.5 miles daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Hello, Actually, Arimidex is not bad. I take what my onc. says to take. I don't want to fool around with my life like that. Whether it is 1% less I want to take that factor into my life. I think there is alot of side effects with any medication. Unfortunately, that is the way it has to be to fight one disease or another. My Dad who is 87 does not take one pill. I say lucky him! I got my DNA from my Mom who takes numerous pills. So don't be scared about some medication. If it will save your life down the line; five years is nothing. Sharon C Los Angeles bohatala wrote: Is there any one who has refused to take anti hormonal therapy (Tamoxifen or Arimidex ) for breast cancer. Iam the one who has refused to take Arimidex. I am 60, was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 2 , node negative, in July 2006. After mastectomy my oncollogist has put me on Arimidex for five years.Looking at the side effects and poor quality of life I am not taking it. My reccurrence risk is 8% . WithArimidex it will be 4%. Is it advisible to be on Arimidex for five years to cut a 4 % risk. And after five yeras of Arimdex One is switched on to another drug like Femara for another five years.I need some advice. I have changed my diet. I am a lacto vegetarian and I exercise and walk 1.5 miles daily. SHARON COLEY DIRECTOR OF SALES DOUBLETREE HOTEL 888 MONTEBELLO BLVD. ROSEMEAD, CA 91770 --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 --- sharon coley wrote: > Hello, > > Actually, Arimidex is not bad. I take what my > onc. says to take. I don/t know...I've been on taxotere/herceptin, once a week since the end of August, and looking forward to finishing mid november. But the dexamethasone I was taking to prevent fluid retention was intolerable. I am utterly unable to take it,,,so now, the plan has to change and the statistics are all probablitities - not absolutes. QOL issues are important factors to take into account as well, when weighing the risk/benefits of a *any* drug... marisa I don't want to fool around with > my life like that. Whether it is 1% less I want to > take that factor into my life. > > I think there is alot of side effects with any > medication. Unfortunately, that is the way it has to > be to fight one disease or another. > > My Dad who is 87 does not take one pill. I say > lucky him! I got my DNA from my Mom who takes > numerous pills. > > So don't be scared about some medication. If it > will save your life down the line; five years is > nothing. > > Sharon C Los Angeles > > bohatala wrote: > Is there any one who has refused to take > anti hormonal therapy > (Tamoxifen or Arimidex ) for breast cancer. Iam the > one who has > refused to take Arimidex. I am 60, was diagnosed > with breast cancer > stage 2 , node negative, in July 2006. After > mastectomy my oncollogist > has put me on Arimidex for five years.Looking at the > side effects and > poor quality of life I am not taking it. > My reccurrence risk is 8% . WithArimidex it will be > 4%. Is it > advisible to be on Arimidex for five years to cut a > 4 % risk. And > after five yeras of Arimdex One is switched on to > another drug like > Femara for another five years.I need some advice. > I have changed my diet. I am a lacto vegetarian and > I exercise and > walk 1.5 miles daily. > > > > > > > SHARON COLEY > DIRECTOR OF SALES > DOUBLETREE HOTEL > 888 MONTEBELLO BLVD. > ROSEMEAD, CA 91770 > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls > to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Yes, I belong to the no Arimidex club. We are thw same age, same stage, and node negative. I tried the Arimides and went into a terrible depresson from it. Yes, that can be a side effect. Especially, given the node negative state decided to take my chances and emjoy life NOW. There is no right or wrong way to go with cancer therapy. I ended up going with my gut, figure it has my best interests at heart. I am, also, doing acupunture and only eating organic foods. No more chicken or beef with antibiotics and hormones for this gal! Have been and continue to be an exercise fanatic. Recently started Tai Chi classes Ruth > > Is there any one who has refused to take anti hormonal therapy > (Tamoxifen or Arimidex ) for breast cancer. Iam the one who has > refused to take Arimidex. I am 60, was diagnosed with breast cancer > stage 2 , node negative, in July 2006. After mastectomy my oncollogist > has put me on Arimidex for five years.Looking at the side effects and > poor quality of life I am not taking it. > My reccurrence risk is 8% . WithArimidex it will be 4%. Is it > advisible to be on Arimidex for five years to cut a 4 % risk. And > after five yeras of Arimdex One is switched on to another drug like > Femara for another five years.I need some advice. > I have changed my diet. I am a lacto vegetarian and I exercise and > walk 1.5 miles daily. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Hi: I take femara, I watch 2 people die because they refused to take the anti-hormonal therapy. I dont know if it help stop recurrence of the cancer, but i feel safe when i take these pills. I needed to take these pill for my own peace of mind. If the cancer return, well that will be dealt with then, the quality of life is not so good, but its better than no life. I take pills for the hot flashes, and I have gain some weight, but this is acceptable to feel safe. --- Marisa Steffers wrote: > > > --- sharon coley wrote: > > > Hello, > > > > Actually, Arimidex is not bad. I take what my > > onc. says to take. > > > I don/t know...I've been on taxotere/herceptin, once > a > week since the end of August, and looking forward to > finishing mid november. But the dexamethasone I was > taking to prevent fluid retention was intolerable. I > am utterly unable to take it,,,so now, the plan has > to > change > > and the statistics are all probablitities - not > absolutes. > > QOL issues are important factors to take into > account > as well, when weighing the risk/benefits of a *any* > drug... > > marisa > > I don't want to fool around with > > my life like that. Whether it is 1% less I want to > > take that factor into my life. > > > > I think there is alot of side effects with any > > medication. Unfortunately, that is the way it has > to > > be to fight one disease or another. > > > > My Dad who is 87 does not take one pill. I say > > lucky him! I got my DNA from my Mom who takes > > numerous pills. > > > > So don't be scared about some medication. If it > > will save your life down the line; five years is > > nothing. > > > > Sharon C Los Angeles > > > > bohatala wrote: > > Is there any one who has refused to take > > anti hormonal therapy > > (Tamoxifen or Arimidex ) for breast cancer. Iam > the > > one who has > > refused to take Arimidex. I am 60, was diagnosed > > with breast cancer > > stage 2 , node negative, in July 2006. After > > mastectomy my oncollogist > > has put me on Arimidex for five years.Looking at > the > > side effects and > > poor quality of life I am not taking it. > > My reccurrence risk is 8% . WithArimidex it will > be > > 4%. Is it > > advisible to be on Arimidex for five years to cut > a > > 4 % risk. And > > after five yeras of Arimdex One is switched on to > > another drug like > > Femara for another five years.I need some advice. > > I have changed my diet. I am a lacto vegetarian > and > > I exercise and > > walk 1.5 miles daily. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > SHARON COLEY > > DIRECTOR OF SALES > > DOUBLETREE HOTEL > > 888 MONTEBELLO BLVD. > > ROSEMEAD, CA 91770 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone > Calls > > to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Hi: I take femara, I watch 2 people die because they refused to take the anti-hormonal therapy. I dont know if it help stop recurrence of the cancer, but i feel safe when i take these pills. I needed to take these pill for my own peace of mind. If the cancer return, well that will be dealt with then, the quality of life is not so good, but its better than no life. I take pills for the hot flashes, and I have gain some weight, but this is acceptable to feel safe. --- Marisa Steffers wrote: > > > --- sharon coley wrote: > > > Hello, > > > > Actually, Arimidex is not bad. I take what my > > onc. says to take. > > > I don/t know...I've been on taxotere/herceptin, once > a > week since the end of August, and looking forward to > finishing mid november. But the dexamethasone I was > taking to prevent fluid retention was intolerable. I > am utterly unable to take it,,,so now, the plan has > to > change > > and the statistics are all probablitities - not > absolutes. > > QOL issues are important factors to take into > account > as well, when weighing the risk/benefits of a *any* > drug... > > marisa > > I don't want to fool around with > > my life like that. Whether it is 1% less I want to > > take that factor into my life. > > > > I think there is alot of side effects with any > > medication. Unfortunately, that is the way it has > to > > be to fight one disease or another. > > > > My Dad who is 87 does not take one pill. I say > > lucky him! I got my DNA from my Mom who takes > > numerous pills. > > > > So don't be scared about some medication. If it > > will save your life down the line; five years is > > nothing. > > > > Sharon C Los Angeles > > > > bohatala wrote: > > Is there any one who has refused to take > > anti hormonal therapy > > (Tamoxifen or Arimidex ) for breast cancer. Iam > the > > one who has > > refused to take Arimidex. I am 60, was diagnosed > > with breast cancer > > stage 2 , node negative, in July 2006. After > > mastectomy my oncollogist > > has put me on Arimidex for five years.Looking at > the > > side effects and > > poor quality of life I am not taking it. > > My reccurrence risk is 8% . WithArimidex it will > be > > 4%. Is it > > advisible to be on Arimidex for five years to cut > a > > 4 % risk. And > > after five yeras of Arimdex One is switched on to > > another drug like > > Femara for another five years.I need some advice. > > I have changed my diet. I am a lacto vegetarian > and > > I exercise and > > walk 1.5 miles daily. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > SHARON COLEY > > DIRECTOR OF SALES > > DOUBLETREE HOTEL > > 888 MONTEBELLO BLVD. > > ROSEMEAD, CA 91770 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone > Calls > > to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Hi: I take femara, I watch 2 people die because they refused to take the anti-hormonal therapy. I dont know if it help stop recurrence of the cancer, but i feel safe when i take these pills. I needed to take these pill for my own peace of mind. If the cancer return, well that will be dealt with then, the quality of life is not so good, but its better than no life. I take pills for the hot flashes, and I have gain some weight, but this is acceptable to feel safe. --- Marisa Steffers wrote: > > > --- sharon coley wrote: > > > Hello, > > > > Actually, Arimidex is not bad. I take what my > > onc. says to take. > > > I don/t know...I've been on taxotere/herceptin, once > a > week since the end of August, and looking forward to > finishing mid november. But the dexamethasone I was > taking to prevent fluid retention was intolerable. I > am utterly unable to take it,,,so now, the plan has > to > change > > and the statistics are all probablitities - not > absolutes. > > QOL issues are important factors to take into > account > as well, when weighing the risk/benefits of a *any* > drug... > > marisa > > I don't want to fool around with > > my life like that. Whether it is 1% less I want to > > take that factor into my life. > > > > I think there is alot of side effects with any > > medication. Unfortunately, that is the way it has > to > > be to fight one disease or another. > > > > My Dad who is 87 does not take one pill. I say > > lucky him! I got my DNA from my Mom who takes > > numerous pills. > > > > So don't be scared about some medication. If it > > will save your life down the line; five years is > > nothing. > > > > Sharon C Los Angeles > > > > bohatala wrote: > > Is there any one who has refused to take > > anti hormonal therapy > > (Tamoxifen or Arimidex ) for breast cancer. Iam > the > > one who has > > refused to take Arimidex. I am 60, was diagnosed > > with breast cancer > > stage 2 , node negative, in July 2006. After > > mastectomy my oncollogist > > has put me on Arimidex for five years.Looking at > the > > side effects and > > poor quality of life I am not taking it. > > My reccurrence risk is 8% . WithArimidex it will > be > > 4%. Is it > > advisible to be on Arimidex for five years to cut > a > > 4 % risk. And > > after five yeras of Arimdex One is switched on to > > another drug like > > Femara for another five years.I need some advice. > > I have changed my diet. I am a lacto vegetarian > and > > I exercise and > > walk 1.5 miles daily. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > SHARON COLEY > > DIRECTOR OF SALES > > DOUBLETREE HOTEL > > 888 MONTEBELLO BLVD. > > ROSEMEAD, CA 91770 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone > Calls > > to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Hi! My doctor wanted me to stay with Zoladex (and keep the chemical menopause) and use Arimidex. Well, after a lot of reading and studying, I refused. I do not want to have one more thing to throw me into premature menopause. Besides all this, there aren't many studies about the long term side effects of Arimidex. And, as far as I know, only one recent study on premenopausal women. My chances of recurrence are a little higher, and tamox gives me 6-7% more chances of not recurrence, so everybody (and this includes doctors, husband, parents, etc) insist on me taking tamoxifen. I just began this week, so I will see how my body responds to it. And we will se for how long I will stay on it. There are other women who didn't want anti-hormonal therapy in this group. bohatala wrote: Is there any one who has refused to take anti hormonal therapy (Tamoxifen or Arimidex ) for breast cancer. Iam the one who has refused to take Arimidex. I am 60, was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 2 , node negative, in July 2006. After mastectomy my oncollogist has put me on Arimidex for five years.Looking at the side effects and poor quality of life I am not taking it. My reccurrence risk is 8% . WithArimidex it will be 4%. Is it advisible to be on Arimidex for five years to cut a 4 % risk. And after five yeras of Arimdex One is switched on to another drug like Femara for another five years.I need some advice. I have changed my diet. I am a lacto vegetarian and I exercise and walk 1.5 miles daily. --------------------------------- Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Hi! My doctor wanted me to stay with Zoladex (and keep the chemical menopause) and use Arimidex. Well, after a lot of reading and studying, I refused. I do not want to have one more thing to throw me into premature menopause. Besides all this, there aren't many studies about the long term side effects of Arimidex. And, as far as I know, only one recent study on premenopausal women. My chances of recurrence are a little higher, and tamox gives me 6-7% more chances of not recurrence, so everybody (and this includes doctors, husband, parents, etc) insist on me taking tamoxifen. I just began this week, so I will see how my body responds to it. And we will se for how long I will stay on it. There are other women who didn't want anti-hormonal therapy in this group. bohatala wrote: Is there any one who has refused to take anti hormonal therapy (Tamoxifen or Arimidex ) for breast cancer. Iam the one who has refused to take Arimidex. I am 60, was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 2 , node negative, in July 2006. After mastectomy my oncollogist has put me on Arimidex for five years.Looking at the side effects and poor quality of life I am not taking it. My reccurrence risk is 8% . WithArimidex it will be 4%. Is it advisible to be on Arimidex for five years to cut a 4 % risk. And after five yeras of Arimdex One is switched on to another drug like Femara for another five years.I need some advice. I have changed my diet. I am a lacto vegetarian and I exercise and walk 1.5 miles daily. --------------------------------- Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Hi! My doctor wanted me to stay with Zoladex (and keep the chemical menopause) and use Arimidex. Well, after a lot of reading and studying, I refused. I do not want to have one more thing to throw me into premature menopause. Besides all this, there aren't many studies about the long term side effects of Arimidex. And, as far as I know, only one recent study on premenopausal women. My chances of recurrence are a little higher, and tamox gives me 6-7% more chances of not recurrence, so everybody (and this includes doctors, husband, parents, etc) insist on me taking tamoxifen. I just began this week, so I will see how my body responds to it. And we will se for how long I will stay on it. There are other women who didn't want anti-hormonal therapy in this group. bohatala wrote: Is there any one who has refused to take anti hormonal therapy (Tamoxifen or Arimidex ) for breast cancer. Iam the one who has refused to take Arimidex. I am 60, was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 2 , node negative, in July 2006. After mastectomy my oncollogist has put me on Arimidex for five years.Looking at the side effects and poor quality of life I am not taking it. My reccurrence risk is 8% . WithArimidex it will be 4%. Is it advisible to be on Arimidex for five years to cut a 4 % risk. And after five yeras of Arimdex One is switched on to another drug like Femara for another five years.I need some advice. I have changed my diet. I am a lacto vegetarian and I exercise and walk 1.5 miles daily. --------------------------------- Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 > Is there any one who has refused to take anti hormonal therapy > (Tamoxifen or Arimidex ) for breast cancer. Iam the one who has > refused to take Arimidex. I am 60, was diagnosed with breast cancer > stage 2 , node negative, in July 2006. After mastectomy my oncollogist > has put me on Arimidex for five years.Looking at the side effects and > poor quality of life I am not taking it. > My reccurrence risk is 8% . WithArimidex it will be 4%. Is it > advisible to be on Arimidex for five years to cut a 4 % risk. And > after five yeras of Arimdex One is switched on to another drug like > Femara for another five years.I need some advice. > I have changed my diet. I am a lacto vegetarian and I exercise and > walk 1.5 miles daily. > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 > Is there any one who has refused to take anti hormonal therapy > (Tamoxifen or Arimidex ) for breast cancer. Iam the one who has > refused to take Arimidex. I am 60, was diagnosed with breast cancer > stage 2 , node negative, in July 2006. After mastectomy my oncollogist > has put me on Arimidex for five years.Looking at the side effects and > poor quality of life I am not taking it. > My reccurrence risk is 8% . WithArimidex it will be 4%. Is it > advisible to be on Arimidex for five years to cut a 4 % risk. And > after five yeras of Arimdex One is switched on to another drug like > Femara for another five years.I need some advice. > I have changed my diet. I am a lacto vegetarian and I exercise and > walk 1.5 miles daily. > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 > Is there any one who has refused to take anti hormonal therapy > (Tamoxifen or Arimidex ) for breast cancer. Iam the one who has > refused to take Arimidex. I am 60, was diagnosed with breast cancer > stage 2 , node negative, in July 2006. After mastectomy my oncollogist > has put me on Arimidex for five years.Looking at the side effects and > poor quality of life I am not taking it. > My reccurrence risk is 8% . WithArimidex it will be 4%. Is it > advisible to be on Arimidex for five years to cut a 4 % risk. And > after five yeras of Arimdex One is switched on to another drug like > Femara for another five years.I need some advice. > I have changed my diet. I am a lacto vegetarian and I exercise and > walk 1.5 miles daily. > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 > Is there any one who has refused to take anti hormonal therapy > (Tamoxifen or Arimidex ) for breast cancer. Iam the one who has > refused to take Arimidex. I am 60, was diagnosed with breast cancer > stage 2 , node negative, in July 2006. After mastectomy my oncollogist > has put me on Arimidex for five years.Looking at the side effects and > poor quality of life I am not taking it. > My reccurrence risk is 8% . WithArimidex it will be 4%. Is it > advisible to be on Arimidex for five years to cut a 4 % risk. And > after five yeras of Arimdex One is switched on to another drug like > Femara for another five years.I need some advice. > I have changed my diet. I am a lacto vegetarian and I exercise and > walk 1.5 miles daily. > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 > Is there any one who has refused to take anti hormonal therapy > (Tamoxifen or Arimidex ) for breast cancer. Iam the one who has > refused to take Arimidex. I am 60, was diagnosed with breast cancer > stage 2 , node negative, in July 2006. After mastectomy my oncollogist > has put me on Arimidex for five years.Looking at the side effects and > poor quality of life I am not taking it. > My reccurrence risk is 8% . WithArimidex it will be 4%. Is it > advisible to be on Arimidex for five years to cut a 4 % risk. And > after five yeras of Arimdex One is switched on to another drug like > Femara for another five years.I need some advice. > I have changed my diet. I am a lacto vegetarian and I exercise and > walk 1.5 miles daily. > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 > Is there any one who has refused to take anti hormonal therapy > (Tamoxifen or Arimidex ) for breast cancer. Iam the one who has > refused to take Arimidex. I am 60, was diagnosed with breast cancer > stage 2 , node negative, in July 2006. After mastectomy my oncollogist > has put me on Arimidex for five years.Looking at the side effects and > poor quality of life I am not taking it. > My reccurrence risk is 8% . WithArimidex it will be 4%. Is it > advisible to be on Arimidex for five years to cut a 4 % risk. And > after five yeras of Arimdex One is switched on to another drug like > Femara for another five years.I need some advice. > I have changed my diet. I am a lacto vegetarian and I exercise and > walk 1.5 miles daily. > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 What's the difference between Arimidex and Tamoxifen? I am on Tamoxifen. I feel pretty good, sometimes there's some fatigue but I just chalk that up to left over chemo, is it??? I am a little emotional like crying every day but again, I just think that's normal for what I've been through. Does someone know? thanks kisses...a Sharon wrote: > Is there any one who has refused to take anti hormonal therapy > (Tamoxifen or Arimidex ) for breast cancer. Iam the one who has > refused to take Arimidex. I am 60, was diagnosed with breast cancer > stage 2 , node negative, in July 2006. After mastectomy my oncollogist > has put me on Arimidex for five years.Looking at the side effects and > poor quality of life I am not taking it. > My reccurrence risk is 8% . WithArimidex it will be 4%. Is it > advisible to be on Arimidex for five years to cut a 4 % risk. And > after five yeras of Arimdex One is switched on to another drug like > Femara for another five years.I need some advice. > I have changed my diet. I am a lacto vegetarian and I exercise and > walk 1.5 miles daily. > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Was on tamoxifin for almost a year and got cramps in legs and swelling in my feet especially in the summer and then I got on Arimidex...and have a little over a year to go... Cat... Note: forwarded message attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 I sound like a broken record to those who have read anything I have written but... read Dr. Weil (andMD and integrative medicine genious) The Gerson therapy is a food based therapy for people who are terminal ( it was designed for terminal cancer patients) or who are against chemo. It is very strict but it works and has saved many many lives. You can call San Diego information for the Gerson Institute. No dairy, definately no meat whatesoever (read the China Study the most comprehensive book ever written on nutrition based on over 30 years of research, it will blow your mind, animal protein accelerates cancer growth it has been proven again and again) Stay away from all processed foods and sugar except natural fruit sugar found in food. That's a start, now go read!!! a ps buy an juicer, the kind that grinds not centrifugal, that tends to heat up the matter and kills off crucial necessary enzymes. Ramona Sawyer wrote: Hello ladies my name is Ramona I want to know if someone can tell me what food to eat and what foods not to eat am looking to keep my body cancer free also the right thing about sugar and cancer also when i was done with chemo i was found to have type2 diabetes i did not have sugar before during chemo my sugar was high as333. My Email is ramona.sawyer1031@... . a Kleczko wrote: Thank you -Frances, So, when my doctor put me on this (Tamoxifen) my periods obviously weren't around but he assumed they would come back because I am only 36 years old. What if they hadn't, because the plan has always been to stick with Tamoxifen. What do people complain of with Tamox do you know? I've read the symptoms text but I don't kow what's left over from chemo, I had a bracing time of it. It was bad when it was bad. They hit me hard because I am young and had been living with the tumor for 4 years to my knowlege but really more like 9-12 years of it growing in there. I was misdiagnosed by an ignorant nurse practitioner who did no further tests and sent me home telling me I was too young for breast cancer at 31. I could be dead. My tumor was at least 1 cm at that time, at least. Blah blah blah... Thanks again MF, a -Frances Bartels wrote: a Kleczko wrote: > What's the difference between Arimidex and Tamoxifen? I am on Tamoxifen. Does someone know? thanks kisses...a Tamoxifen blocks your ovaries from making estrogen directly. The aromatase inhibitors (Arimidex is one) stop your body from changing androgen into estrogen. If you have working ovaries you are getting most of your estrogen directly from the ovaries. If you have no ovaries, or they're not working (menopause) you get SOME estrogen from your body changing androgen into estrogen. This system is why tamoxifen only works on menstruating women and arimidex would be given to those who are menopausal one way or another. -Frances -- -Frances Bartels *** ki0dz@... (((#))) ^ ^ http://www.qsl.net/ki0dz Central Ohio | ^ - ^ Watkins Products www.watkinsonline.com #092389 ------- (o o) Internet ONLY $9.99/mo. **Free accelerator** |ooOoo| >{ | }< http://continue.to/internet ------- RRR)* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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