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This support group meets weekly via Zoom and focuses on topics relevant to women who have been diagnosed with non-metastatic breast cancer. Meet peers who can relate to the physical and mental aspects along this journey. Breast cancer survivors lead this group with support each month from providers in the Diagnostic Breast Clinic and the Division of Medical Oncology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Sponsored by Join the Journey.
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I had a mastectomy 10 years ago, but still get stinging shooting pain where there no longer is a breast. Is that normal? Or something else? Anyone else have this problem?
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3 ReactionsI hope there is someone here that can help you and replies to your questions soon.
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2 ReactionsI’m wondering why I take Anastrozole everyday when the half-life is 50 hours. I’ve had three fractures in the past two years, and I’ve had osteoporosis since 2000. Anastrozole makes my osteoporosis worse. Is compounding Anastrozole with a long half-life contributing to these fractures?
Ask your oncologist if you can switch to Tamoxifen, which is not as prone to making osteoporosis worse.
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1 Reaction8 years ago. Absolutely!
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1 ReactionHi Perry:
I am to do Endocrine Therapy, Tamoxifen for 5 yrs after 3 wks radiation. I will not be able to function. I am like a walking voltage heater, feel HOT when noone else does & wear tanks when every woman around me is wearing shirts up to the neck or turtlenecks in Winter. I don't tend toward a toxic thought life, but its gotten to point where I feel very jealous of women in long sleeves.I do get cold occasionally.this is not normal post-menopause,it is NOT hot flashes. My prim care has not helped me even tho she is excellent & oncologist said this is out of her scope of knowledge. Inundated w appts rel to radiation, can't see an 'OBY-GYN' right now
WHAT DO I do when its time for Tamoxifen??? I think the Endocrine Therapy Dr as well as my oncologist are going to assume I have an attitude. , but I do have to say NO. i will have to live in a fridge if on Tamoxifen.. haha...but TRUE! Forgive such an earful. I'm scared.
What do I do to keep breast cancer fr coming back considering this?
Has anyone checked your Thyroid. One of the symptoms of an overactive Thyroid is excessive body heat. Smple blood test
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GM: I am a breast cancer survivor... Unsure,but have you thought of MAYBE getting one of the wrist bands that are for women going through menopause that helps with hot flashes... I know that's not your issue but if it helps with body temperature regulation,it just may be helpful and it's none invasive...
I also have an extensive blood clot in my leg, and tamoxifen is known for causing blood clots. Thanks for the suggestion. ❤️
Sounds like phantom pain.