Experiences with Arimidex | HealthUnlocked

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I'm doing quite well on Ibrance and Arimidex. She is doing chemo and very weak. She has pain from bone mets. My concern is that she acts like she's giving up. She doesn't feel that she is going to make it and I want to encourage her that many are living years managing the disease.I'm doing quite well on Ibrance and Arimidex. She is doing chemo and very weak. She has pain from bone mets. My concern is that she acts like she's giving up. She doesn't feel that she is going to make it and I want to encourage her that many are living years managing the disease.

AuntMildredin SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer

Curious how many are taking Arimidex with ADT

Are you taking Arimidex with ADTAre you taking Arimidex with ADT

George71in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Can I color my hair with Mac?

I am interested in finding out if coloring my hair will cause hair loss while on Ibance and Arimidex. I am new to this site having been diagnosed one month ago with Mac.I am interested in finding out if coloring my hair will cause hair loss while on Ibance and Arimidex. I am new to this site having been diagnosed one month ago with Mac.

Lilykristymichaelin SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer

FDA-Approved Treatments for HR+, HER2- Premenopausal Patients

•Faslodex and Arimidex: The clinical trial NCT00075764 reported that patients taking Faslodex and Arimidex as initial endocrine therapy had a median Overall Survival (OS) of 49.8 months compared with 42 months in the Arimidex-only arm, which is the longest ever reported for this type of patient.•Faslodex and Arimidex: The clinical trial NCT00075764 reported that patients taking Faslodex and Arimidex as initial endocrine therapy had a median Overall Survival (OS) of 49.8 months compared with 42 months in the Arimidex-only arm, which is the longest ever reported for this type of patient.

Bestbirdin SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer

Thinning hair

Also combined with Arimidex. I seem to be tolerating it well. My hair hasn't changed, but my question, is it inevitable that it will thin? Is the medication cumulative? I want to try and beat this thing, but is long term use good for us either? Would like some input.Also combined with Arimidex. I seem to be tolerating it well. My hair hasn't changed, but my question, is it inevitable that it will thin? Is the medication cumulative? I want to try and beat this thing, but is long term use good for us either? Would like some input.

AuntMildredin SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer

Aromatase & CRPC cells

However, it looks as though some men might benefit from Arimidex to inhibit intracrine production of E2. However, maintaining bone integrity is essential. Might a low-dose E2 patch be safe?However, it looks as though some men might benefit from Arimidex to inhibit intracrine production of E2. However, maintaining bone integrity is essential. Might a low-dose E2 patch be safe?

pjoshea13in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Approved Treatment Options for HR+, HER2- Postmenopausal Women

49.8 months compared with 42 months in the Arimidex-only arm, which is the longest ever reported for this type of patient.49.8 months compared with 42 months in the Arimidex-only arm, which is the longest ever reported for this type of patient.

Bestbirdin SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer

Afinitor & Exemestance now what?

Hi, MBC Dx 12/15 bone & lymph, 2 years arimidex, 16 months faslodex & Ibrance, xgeva on and off through both. I am on week 10 of Afinitor & Exemestance, markers(Ca 27-29) still going up each month (June 98- July 151- August 210 ). Had a cough week 2, chest x-ray 7/1 was clear. CT 7/18 all good.Hi, MBC Dx 12/15 bone & lymph, 2 years arimidex, 16 months faslodex & Ibrance, xgeva on and off through both. I am on week 10 of Afinitor & Exemestance, markers(Ca 27-29) still going up each month (June 98- July 151- August 210 ). Had a cough week 2, chest x-ray 7/1 was clear. CT 7/18 all good.

LisaT23in SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer

Medication costs and side effects

The arimidex is no longer working. I will be starting on Fulvestrant and Ibrance in 4 days and am overwhelmed with the cost. I would like information how other women pay for this therapy and what side effects.that have been noted. CheflalaThe arimidex is no longer working. I will be starting on Fulvestrant and Ibrance in 4 days and am overwhelmed with the cost. I would like information how other women pay for this therapy and what side effects.that have been noted. Cheflala

cheflalain SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer

BAT failed after 2 years

For body builders it is usually managed with Arimidex. As substitute I tried a number of over the counter aromatose inhibitors for 2-3 weeks each month but their effect on E2 was exactly zero. They were our old friends diindolymethane (DIM), indole 3 carbinol (I3C) as well as chrysin and luteolin.For body builders it is usually managed with Arimidex. As substitute I tried a number of over the counter aromatose inhibitors for 2-3 weeks each month but their effect on E2 was exactly zero. They were our old friends diindolymethane (DIM), indole 3 carbinol (I3C) as well as chrysin and luteolin.

kaptankin Advanced Prostate Cancer

Approved Therapies for Triple Positive (HR+, HER2+) MBC Patients

•An Aromatase Inhibitor (AI) such as Letrozole (Femara), Arimidex (Anastrozole), or Aromasin (Exemestane). •Faslodex (Fulvestrant) with or without Arimidex. •Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) or Fareston (Toremifene).•An Aromatase Inhibitor (AI) such as Letrozole (Femara), Arimidex (Anastrozole), or Aromasin (Exemestane). •Faslodex (Fulvestrant) with or without Arimidex. •Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) or Fareston (Toremifene).

Bestbirdin SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer

Holidays( Booking them when you don’t know What sort of treatment you are going to be on)

I started on Ibrance and Arimidex after radiotherapy for my spine. Unfortunately there was damage to my lungs during the biopsy( they didn't even manage to get a biopsy ) and I was in hospital for a week. It has been a real trial to try and get my lungs back to being able to walk about.I started on Ibrance and Arimidex after radiotherapy for my spine. Unfortunately there was damage to my lungs during the biopsy( they didn't even manage to get a biopsy ) and I was in hospital for a week. It has been a real trial to try and get my lungs back to being able to walk about.

BangorBelle56in SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer

Is BAT repeatable?

I spoke to my onco, who snarled what do you expect for playing with hormones and no, I am not going to prescribe Arimidex. (our relationship is under review from both sides) However there a couple of over the counter aromatose inhibitors that I am trying during the next T phase.I spoke to my onco, who snarled what do you expect for playing with hormones and no, I am not going to prescribe Arimidex. (our relationship is under review from both sides) However there a couple of over the counter aromatose inhibitors that I am trying during the next T phase.

kaptankin Advanced Prostate Cancer

Sort of frustrated

Put on Arimidex and ibrance, gone in 6 months. Great, and I'm assuming Arimidex for 5-10 yes. Wrong! Because they have learned that there "could be" a micro cancer cell somewhere I need to be on chemo and hormone pill for the rest of my life! I'm 61! What is the chemo going to do to me?Put on Arimidex and ibrance, gone in 6 months. Great, and I'm assuming Arimidex for 5-10 yes. Wrong! Because they have learned that there "could be" a micro cancer cell somewhere I need to be on chemo and hormone pill for the rest of my life! I'm 61! What is the chemo going to do to me?

Blondslovelifein Breast Cancer Haven

First time arimidex user

Had 6 weeks radiation and just started 1 mg arimidex Feb. 23. I take the drug in the morning, but the past 2 nights I haven't slept very much at all. Hoping this will pass. Curious about what others taking this medication are experiencing.....thank you for letting me join your group.Had 6 weeks radiation and just started 1 mg arimidex Feb. 23. I take the drug in the morning, but the past 2 nights I haven't slept very much at all. Hoping this will pass. Curious about what others taking this medication are experiencing.....thank you for letting me join your group.

mlw4in SHARE Breast Cancer Support

worried about markers / possible treatment change

Did Arimidex for almost 2 years, then faslodex/ibrance for 14/16 months. Last xgeva 12/18 due to ONJ (that story is in it's own post). My markers have been inching up from 65 to 71 on the faslodex/ ibrance.Did Arimidex for almost 2 years, then faslodex/ibrance for 14/16 months. Last xgeva 12/18 due to ONJ (that story is in it's own post). My markers have been inching up from 65 to 71 on the faslodex/ ibrance.

LisaT23in SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer

ASCO 2019 Abstract Recap

In patients who had previously received a CDK4/6 inhibitor, the PFS was 5.7 months vs. 4.7 months in patients who had taken letrozole or arimidex alone.In patients who had previously received a CDK4/6 inhibitor, the PFS was 5.7 months vs. 4.7 months in patients who had taken letrozole or arimidex alone.

Bestbirdin SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer