Guest guest Posted December 1, 2006 Report Posted December 1, 2006 I was 44 when diagnosed and started chemo. After my second treatment of CMF I went into chemo induced menopause. Luckily I never had any hot flashes etc. That was 16 1/2 yrs ago. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Re: Hi everyone Thanks Eileen, this brings up a questions I have... I've been hearing that Chemo can through you into Menapause, has anyone experienced this. I'm 46 and I'm sure I've already started the night sweats. I start Chemo on Tuesday and I'm wondering which drugs to watch out for regarding this menapause onset. LK eileenmp2000 wrote: I just finished my radiation planning and am all set up to start rads on Monday. They told me the last 5 sessions of the 30 treatments are high beam aimed at my lumptectomy and scar. Is the the usual procedure? I just thought they were a little higher dose. Also I was advised to begin tamoxifen 2 weeks after rads and there is no other choice for me since I still get my periods monthly. Did anyone out there take anything else other tham tamoxifen while still getting theri periods. I just hate all those side effects that I have been reading about. Also how soon after rads do you go for a mammogram? Thanks for you support- this group is the best! Eileen DCIS/LCIS lumpectomy 10/23, estrogen and progesterone+ and HER2- clear margins- but not sure of one area because it is next to the skin Quote
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2006 Report Posted December 1, 2006 I was 44 when diagnosed and started chemo. After my second treatment of CMF I went into chemo induced menopause. Luckily I never had any hot flashes etc. That was 16 1/2 yrs ago. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Re: Hi everyone Thanks Eileen, this brings up a questions I have... I've been hearing that Chemo can through you into Menapause, has anyone experienced this. I'm 46 and I'm sure I've already started the night sweats. I start Chemo on Tuesday and I'm wondering which drugs to watch out for regarding this menapause onset. LK eileenmp2000 wrote: I just finished my radiation planning and am all set up to start rads on Monday. They told me the last 5 sessions of the 30 treatments are high beam aimed at my lumptectomy and scar. Is the the usual procedure? I just thought they were a little higher dose. Also I was advised to begin tamoxifen 2 weeks after rads and there is no other choice for me since I still get my periods monthly. Did anyone out there take anything else other tham tamoxifen while still getting theri periods. I just hate all those side effects that I have been reading about. Also how soon after rads do you go for a mammogram? Thanks for you support- this group is the best! Eileen DCIS/LCIS lumpectomy 10/23, estrogen and progesterone+ and HER2- clear margins- but not sure of one area because it is next to the skin Quote
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2006 Report Posted December 1, 2006 I was 44 when diagnosed and started chemo. After my second treatment of CMF I went into chemo induced menopause. Luckily I never had any hot flashes etc. That was 16 1/2 yrs ago. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Re: Hi everyone Thanks Eileen, this brings up a questions I have... I've been hearing that Chemo can through you into Menapause, has anyone experienced this. I'm 46 and I'm sure I've already started the night sweats. I start Chemo on Tuesday and I'm wondering which drugs to watch out for regarding this menapause onset. LK eileenmp2000 wrote: I just finished my radiation planning and am all set up to start rads on Monday. They told me the last 5 sessions of the 30 treatments are high beam aimed at my lumptectomy and scar. Is the the usual procedure? I just thought they were a little higher dose. Also I was advised to begin tamoxifen 2 weeks after rads and there is no other choice for me since I still get my periods monthly. Did anyone out there take anything else other tham tamoxifen while still getting theri periods. I just hate all those side effects that I have been reading about. Also how soon after rads do you go for a mammogram? Thanks for you support- this group is the best! Eileen DCIS/LCIS lumpectomy 10/23, estrogen and progesterone+ and HER2- clear margins- but not sure of one area because it is next to the skin Quote
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2006 Report Posted December 1, 2006 I stopped my periods when I started chemo...and did not have them again...I had chemo and radiation...I started with Tamoxifin and took it for a little less than a year because I was getting leg cramps and lots of swelling in my feet...then I was put on Arimidex and have one more year to go...I had my operation in 2002...I have a little bone loss so take calcium every day... Betsy Note: forwarded message attached. Quote
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Posted October 19, 2008 Vicky, It's so good to see a post from you and even better to know you continue to hang in there with us. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Love you! Beth-Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 UCTD 06/08 Hi everyone Just a note to say hi and that I miss you all. I'm still hangin in there, swollen up pretty good but that's from the CHF. I'm still having trouble walking, my legs are so weak. I don't get online much anymore, maybe once or twice a week but I wanted to say hi, so....HI.... You are all in my prayers each night, God bless you....Love,Vicky81856 Quote
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