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I was advised to avoid soy, but it seems to be in everything. Tips?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Feb 10, 2022 | Replies (20)Comment receiving replies
I start my radiation next week. This is all that was recommended since mine was so small and not in the lymph nodes. Thank you for clarifying the soy issue. I will be reading the labels for sure. Soy is in so many foods. The hardest thing is the side affects of the anestrozole. I wake up several times during the night and have bone pain and headaches, however it is getting a little better. But still a very big adjustment. I’m just thankful mine was caught early and only radiation is required. Thanks again for your helpful reply!
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I cannot address your soy issue because I make everything from scratch. However, regarding your anastrozole - there are 3 aromatase inhibitors you can try. I could barely walk taking the anastrozole due to all the bone pain - anastrozole, letrozole, and exemestane. I next tried the letrozole which still wasn't the greatest and finally my oncologist started me on exemestane for which I've been on a few years and have very few side effects. Please talk with your oncologist. When one doesn't work, they can try another. You just won't know unless you try them. Wishing you the best.
Did anyone blame Anestrozole type meds cause trigger fingers.
Dr is blaming arthritis!
Really question taking the anastrozole. I have been taking it for 21 months after my bi-lateral mastectomy and now I am type 2 diabetic. I was told yesterday I have diabetic retinopathy in my left eye and will lose my eyesight. No one told me that was a life changing side effect. This drug is dangerous. I have had one hand surgery for a trigger finger and now injections into my thump for a trigger thump. The drug is wreaking havoc on my entire body. I am trying to wean myself off slowly so I can stop it all together. The oncologist wanted me on it for five years, if you read what has happened to other women who took this drug and now what they are dealing with, it's not worth it. Big pharma is using us as ginny pigs. Please check your blood sugar before you started taking the pills and every month while you are if you continue. With this drug you need to take high amounts of calcium to keep up with what it robs from your bones, however that isn't good for your body either. Please ask your dr. point blank questions. I have found the most honest person is your pharmacist.
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The advice to avoid soy is a little outdated. Just to elaborate on the above post, soy protein powder is concentrated and probably should be avoided. Soy condiments are fine but have sodium or trans fats. As for soy foods, they are fine and even of benefit. Also from Dana Farber:
Soy foods
Current research supports including soy foods in the diet of cancer survivors and does not suggest harmful effects, even for those experiencing estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer. In fact, research in patients with breast cancer patients suggests possible benefit to overall survival with consuming moderate amounts of soy foods, or 1-2 servings per day. One serving of soy is equivalent to ½ cup of edamame, 1 cup of soy milk or ¼ cup of tofu. The bottom line is that soy foods like edamame, tofu and unsweetened soy milk can safely be included as an alternative protein or dairy source, even for those going through cancer treatment.
In other words, don't work too hard to reduce soy foods!