Breast tenderness and pain

[kcareer]

I have swollen breasts (gynecomastia) and now I am having pains at my left breast.

In December 2016, I was diagnosed of prostate Cancer. From the onset, I did chemo by Taxo drug for 6 cycles. At the same time I was still taking Xtandi 120 mg every day. My PSA dropped from 117 to 5. The side effects were hair loss, and general fatigue. Right now I am on Lupron every 4 months, Xgiva every 4 months, Xtandi 120 mg every day. My PSA has come down to 0.09. My PSA has been like this for over three years.

Can anyone inform me on how I could treat this breast tenderness and pain.

Thank you.

[Tall_Allen]

Tamoxifen 20 mg/day until swelling and pain go away. Then 10 mg/day. Transdermal cream is now available if your doctor doesn't want you to take pills.

[kcareer in reply to Tall_Allen]

Thank you Tall_Allen. You are a life saver. I will tell my oncologist about these. I am very grateful for your help.

[Hidden in reply to kcareer]

Beware of the side effects:

Irregular or loss of menstrual periods🙄

[kcareer in reply to Hidden]

I am a male. Thank you for your reply.

[Hidden in reply to kcareer]

it was a joke!! We need humor.

[tad4 in reply to Hidden]

🤣🤣🤣 That's funny! We all need a sense of humour - good one, Terminal. Keep on breathing - it's the best thing to do to stay alive!

[j-o-h-n in reply to Hidden]

We sure do.......... even if it's terminal humor...........

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Friday 05/05/2023 10:12 PM DST

[kcareer in reply to kcareer]

Thank you Tall_Allen. My oncologist does not want me to take the Tamoxifen. Can I buy the Transdermal cream over the counter?

[addicted2cycling]

I had a mammogram after pain began JUST as a precautionary move.

[kcareer in reply to addicted2cycling]

Thanks so much for your reply.

[Miccoman]

I had the old fashioned treatm of the breasts

[kcareer in reply to Miccoman]

Please what is the old fashioned treatment of the breast? Thank you for your reply.

[Miccoman in reply to kcareer]

3 sessions of radiation to my breasts.

[treedown]

I just finished radiation to the breasts, today was my last day of 5. However, it has better odds of success if administered prior to starting ADT. It may still be an option for you but you would need to speak to a Radiation Oncologist. My MO said Tamoxifen might add to HT SE's and thought radiation was a better option. TA prefers Tamoxifen which for the lower overall risk factor which I agree a drug should have. So far no problem for me but ask me again in 2 weeks.

[Hidden in reply to treedown]

So, I’m thinking of switching from Zytiga/prednisone to Xtandi after EBRT.

Do men do breast radiation as a prophylactic when starting Xtandi.

I want to be ready with knowledge in case my MO refuses me Tamoxifen.

Do men do Tamoxifen as a prophylactic?

[treedown in reply to Hidden]

I know radiation works better prophylacticly and I am pretty sure they both do. I am pretty sure mine moobs grew last time and less sure they have grown this time yet so hoping I got them done early enough. My RO stressed the bigger issue is the pain which I am sure I would agree with if I had it. I didn't the first time and hope I don't this time but I don't see me getting off ADT ever now so decided I would do it.

[treedown in reply to Hidden]

As far as Xtandi it's easier to take than zytiga because there‘s nonrestructuons. I may start taking it later in the day instead of early if my brain fog doesn't get better.

[kcareer in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much. I appreciate all your help.

[kcareer in reply to treedown]

Thank you so much. I appreciate all your help.

[kcareer in reply to treedown]

Thank you for your information.

[j-o-h-n]

Go to a massage parlor and have them massaged you...... you may even have a happy ending...

p.s. If the masseuse kisses your nipples that's means she's in love with you........

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Friday 05/05/2023 10:21 PM DST

[Hidden in reply to j-o-h-n]

we on ADT and previous RALP, don’t get happy endings.

Not even happy beginnings.

[j-o-h-n in reply to Hidden]

Simple. Just tell the masseuse you know me and I guarantee you'll get a happy beginning and an a happy ending... P.s. She'll also throw in a couple of free DREs...

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Sunday 05/07/2023 9:04 PM DST

[Mgtd]

I am no expert by any stretch of the imagination but here is my experience. My RO placed me on Casodex prior to a Lupron shot and gave me Tamoxifen as a precaution for breast issues when I asked about potential breast enlargement. I started that with the Casodex. The Casodex was to combat the spike in testosterone when starting the Lupron.

Funny comment from the RO when I inquired about radiation to the breasts her response made me willingly accept the pill. She told me she had only done that treatment once when she was a resident and that the 20 mg of Tamoxifen would do just fine.

Her honesty was refreshing.

[kcareer in reply to Mgtd]

Thank you so much. I appreciate all your help.

[jfoesq]

FYI-

I developed pain in my breasts and in my testicles (when washing them in the shower). I can't recall how many tears the pain lasted but it eventually went awaw.

[kcareer in reply to jfoesq]

Thank you for the reply.