My Journey with Breast Cancer and Medication Struggles

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CE

Community Member

6 months ago

I want to start off by saying good morning to everyone yes I was diagnosed with breast cancer in July of last year my surgery was August the 14th I had a tumor on the Left side of Breast inside the nipple underneath Tissue stage 1A Receive Radiation for 6 weeks 5 Days a week I Made it through the Storm now I am just trying to adjust to Medication called Anastrzole, plus vitamin D3 1,000Mg plus oyster shell calcium medication is sending me through the ringer I am going through so many mood swings hot flashes ,I feel like I'm having a out of body experience I don't know if the medication that I'm on it's just too much for Me but I have started a routine where I'm taking my medication at night around 2:00 or 3:00 in the morning that way when I wake up my attitude it's more calming and accepting to my significant other if By chance you have any suggestions concerning my medication and advice that you could help me with please contact me and let me know! THANK YOU

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Thank you for sharing your journey and for reaching out to the community about the challenges with your current medication routine. Managing side effects from hormone therapy can be really difficult, and it sounds like you're being creative by adjusting when you take your medication to help with the symptoms. Many patients in this community have navigated similar experiences with hormone therapy side effects, and discussing these challenges with your oncologist or care team is always the best first step - they may have suggestions for managing symptoms or alternative options that could work better for your situation. Your strength in getting through treatment is evident, and this community is here to support you as you continue this part of your journey.

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LM

Community Member

6 months ago

Hi, I was having awful hot flashes and finally my doctor put me on Oxybutrin its also used for over active bladder, it has mad a huge difference.

CE

Community Member

6 months ago

Thank you I will Mention to My oncologist

TO

Community Member

4 months ago

Hi everyone. I’m probably older than most here at 73. I was diagnosed in February with invasive ductal cancer stage 1. Had a lumpectomy and four nodes removed in April and had the 16 treatments of radiation. Being post menopausal I’m now taking Letrozole. Two weeks in and I’m going through menopause all over again! Has anyone tried natural products that help hot flashes while on this medication? This med affects me in different ways but they are very short term. Hope my body adapts to this as I can’t see taking it for 5 yrs.

CA

Community Member

2 months ago

Thank you for sharing your journey and for reaching out to the community about the challenges with your current medication routine. Managing side effects from hormone therapy can be really difficult, and it sounds like you're being creative by adjusting when you take your medication to help with the symptoms. Many patients in this community have navigated similar experiences with hormone therapy side effects, and discussing these challenges with your oncologist or care team is always the best first step - they may have suggestions for managing symptoms or alternative options that could work better for your situation. Your strength in getting through treatment is evident, and this community is here to support you as you continue this part of your journey.

My Journey with Breast Cancer and Medication Struggles

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