Breast Cancer

Can you get COVID and flu shots while on Zometa?

I am currently taking Zometa and had a 15 minute infusion about a week ago. I was in Walgreens and they had openings for COVID and flu shots. I proceeded to get both. I feel sort of horrible today. Yuck. I will send a MyChart inquiry to my doctor but curious if others have had the same experience? Thank you!

How do I cope with anxiety while waiting for oncology appointments?

Hi, I have a month and 5 days until I see the medical/radiation oncologists. I'm trying to keep busy but as I have time on my hand I do think about it and am scared, nervous and anxious. Today was busy a bit but now waiting for my clothes to dry I'm think what if I need chemo or hormone blocker. I will not do as my personal reasons. Gosh this waiting is a drag.

How do I tell my sons about my cancer progressing?

I have metastatic breast cancer that has spread to my spine. The doctor told me with treatment I have a 20% chance to live 5 more years. I have 2 grown sons that know I have cancer, but I need to talk with them about the progression of the cancer. How have you approached this conversation?

Does letrozole cause delayed joint pain years later?

I have been on letrozole for 2.5 years. The side effects were present initially for a few months then subsided. Now, 2 years in, my joints and bones are aching so much. Has anyone else had this delay of side effects?

Why do I panic about every pain after lumpectomy?

Is it normal to get really freaked out when I get occasional pains in the breast that had the lumpectomy ? I’m fine 3 1/2 years clean so far but not matter what I do this cancer is always in the back of my mind so I jump to the wrong conclusions all of the time.

Why am I overheating and having breast pain during radiation?

5 of 16 days into radiation for breast cancer. Seem to be overheating when sleeping, breast tender and warm. Thought?

Would you do breast implant exchange at an outpatient surgery center?

I'm scheduled for breast implant exchange at a same-day surgery center. This surprised me. Has anyone else experienced this and would you do it again?

Why am I more emotionally unstable after chemo?

I have found that I am suffering more emotional instability since having chemo and radiation.

What were the key breast cancer research updates from ASTRO 2026?

Get a recap of the two major breast cancer research headlines presented at this year's ASTRO Annual Meeting. https://outcomes4me.com/cancer-topic/breast-cancer-research/astro-2026-a-recap-for-breast-cancer-patients/

Can Anastrozole cause halos in vision?

I was on Anastrozole for 15 days. Hot flashes and night sweats and insomnia were awful along with really bad headaches. I probably could have persevered but the reason I was taken off the medication was due to halos with my vision. I have upcoming appointments with medical oncologist and ophthalmologist. I am 65/post menopausal with all of my reproductive organs intact. Has anyone else experienced halos?