I agree with @jkh , you may never have any side effects to the drug. I went through menopause early with endocrine therapy. You might notice some estrogen related things, although that is more common in premenopausal women than in younger women. But we are all on this crazy journey together, even though our journeys are all different. Can you tell me more about your breast cancer journey? Have you had other treatments?
Welcome daisygirl45. You may never have unpleasant side affects. It might take months. We are all different and we are all in this battle together. Best of luck to you!
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The medical group I belong to (Kaiser Permanente) has the program. It includes warm ups, stretches, core exercises and strength training. There are also exercise companies in our area that either puts on a program free for breast cancer patients. You might check with your medical carrier or American Cancer Society to see if there are programs in your area.
Could you ask for a pt consult to teach you the best exercises for your situation. This might get you some help insurance wise as well, some insurance companies will cover exercise programs when prescribed by physical therapy. Do you have any issues with the affected side?
@cerwin
The medical group I belong to (Kaiser Permanente) has the program. It includes warm ups, stretches, core exercises and strength training. There are also exercise companies in our area that either puts on a program free for breast cancer patients. You might check with your medical carrier or American Cancer Society to see if there are programs in your area.
@cerwin
The medical group I belong to (Kaiser Permanente) has the program. It includes warm ups, stretches, core exercises and strength training. There are also exercise companies in our area that either puts on a program free for breast cancer patients. You might check with your medical carrier or American Cancer Society to see if there are programs in your area.
@crazydaisy Yep - it's a problem, especially if you're under 5 feet! I didn't do well with anastroze or letrozole and have been on exemestane now for about 1 1/2 years. I find that I need to write down what I eat. Protein for me is 2 poached eggs for breakfast and 3.5 oz of lean meat. Veggies are dark green and I stay away from dressings. My fruit of choice would be apples as some fruits contain a lot of sugar. I've lost 20# since January and have another 40 to go, but it moves slowly. I do walk 2-6 miles a day and also do a core/free weight/stretch cord exercise program twice a week for breast cancer patients. Also - I stay way from sodas and mostly drink lots of water. It goes slow and there can be setbacks, you just need to stay focussed. Hoping you start to see results soon.
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I agree with @jkh , you may never have any side effects to the drug. I went through menopause early with endocrine therapy. You might notice some estrogen related things, although that is more common in premenopausal women than in younger women. But we are all on this crazy journey together, even though our journeys are all different. Can you tell me more about your breast cancer journey? Have you had other treatments?
Welcome daisygirl45. You may never have unpleasant side affects. It might take months. We are all different and we are all in this battle together. Best of luck to you!
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2 ReactionsHi. This is my first post. Took my first Anastrozole tablet today. Now what? How long does it take to experience symptoms?
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2 ReactionsThank you so much! 💕
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1 ReactionCerwin, you may also be interested in these related discussions:
- Exercise and Physical Activity after Breast Cancer Surgery https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/exercise-and-physical-activity-after-breast-cancer-surgery/
- LIVESTRONG Program, returning to physical activity after treatment https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/livestrong-program/
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Could you ask for a pt consult to teach you the best exercises for your situation. This might get you some help insurance wise as well, some insurance companies will cover exercise programs when prescribed by physical therapy. Do you have any issues with the affected side?
Thank you!
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The medical group I belong to (Kaiser Permanente) has the program. It includes warm ups, stretches, core exercises and strength training. There are also exercise companies in our area that either puts on a program free for breast cancer patients. You might check with your medical carrier or American Cancer Society to see if there are programs in your area.
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1 ReactionWhere did you find exercises for breast cancer patients program?
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