Experiences with

Arimidex

I had a double mastectomy in 2022, and am taking Arimidex. My bone density went down rapidly to about -2.6 . My oncologist recommended an exercise company called Osteo Strong which I am trying out.

Also did xeloda, verzenio , fulvestrant,arimidex to name a few. I don't know what could possibly be next but I have been on something this whole time and the thought of getting off is frightening. I did just find out I have and ESR1 mutation-- so Orserdu?? Just looking for any thoughts.

I had a mastectomy and have done chemo , radiation, aromasin ,arimidex, ibrance( which actually worked well for 5 years !!), faslodex,tamoxifen and xeloda to name a few. This Verzenio is my latest. The side effects have been rough but I'm sticking with it in hopes of getting even more time.

Following that I was put on Tamoxifen Arimidex and Taxol. After being off for 5 years last year in 2022 I was diagnosed in the other breast with cancer. I had surgery and a implant put in place. I am on Ibrance and Fulvestrant.

I'm wondering about adding Arimidex and/or Finasteride to suppress E2 and DHT since there are some theories that they, not testosterone, are what fuels PCa.

I have been in treatment for breast cancer since 2006 and have done the drill - lumpectomy, lymph nodes removal, chemo, radiation, herceptin, Arimidex for six years… then in 2019 a mastectomy, more hormone blockers, and three years of various combinations with Ibrance, which has sadly stopped working

Was on Arimidex follow up for 5 years and noticed that they never returned. Fast forward to my current ibrance/faslodex and xgeva protocol and more of the same. Unit now. For my birthday, my daughter gave me a cbd facial serum which feels great and makes my 51 yr old skin glow.

Has anyone on here when first diagnosed ER+Hers2- not metastatic and onco DX test was low number treated with Arimidex been given infusions for bone strength as a preemtive treatment to prevent bone cancer. I have never heard of this but my sister inlaws oncologist is doing this.

I’ve had no issues but I don’t have issues with cholesterol. Not sure if that helps. I do take blood pressure meds

I am also on Arimidex, which I am tolerating better than Letrozole. A bit of stiffness and pain in hips, and I found when I was on it with my original breast cancer that it causes depression. Still, I am generally feeling well and delighted that this 3rd line of Rx is working for now.

Hey folks, I'm new here and pasted below is my diagnosis & treatments. I'm 60 and am currently taking 1mg of Anastrozole (aromatase inhibitor) daily for my ER+ HER2- stage 2 breast cancer since 4/22. Completed active treatments w rads at the end of May 2022. I suffered from depression pre-treatment &

Does anyone have any feedback on Exemestane as a monotherapy after prior progression on endocrine therapy (Arimidex), aromotose inhibitors (Faslodex), iBrance, Talzenna and/or Xeloda?

Prior therapies included: - Arimidex for 5 years prior to progression and MBC diagnosis - iBrance/Faslodex for 2 years - Talzenna for the past year which now seems to be losing its effectiveness. We’re wondering if Letrozole monotherapy might be an option.

None of my docs understand how my estradiol remains highly elevated (above 100), My T is next to zero, I am lean, DHT in the normal range, taking 3 mg of Arimidex for several months. The estradiol was never checked until after my PSA began to rise after several month of successful BAT therapy.

Been on Ibrance and Arimidex for 30 cycles for lung metastasis found in May of 2019. I will see oncologist next Tuesday to hear his opinion. Not sure whether to freak or be settled that no activity seen on scan. Opinions?

After 11 months on Ibrance and Arimidex has stopped working. It came as a big shock as I feel the best I’ve felt since I was diagnosed in Feb 2021. I was HR +/HER2 - bone only with extensive bone Mets.

(now in Liver & bones as my arimidex stopped working) My head is spinning and trying to get info on Kisquali vs. Ibrance combo w/ Faslodex. Just want to make the most of everything and be my own best advocate. Any advice or experiences to share would be most appreciated.

He did switch me from Arimidex to Letrozole because of the absolute fatigue and pain. He said sometimes women respond better to one than the other. I’m just 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️ Second part of scan in comments.

The doc and I are scratching our heads over the failure a high dose (4g/day) of arimidex to reduce estradiol below 150. I took my last T injection November 1 when my PSA jumped to 9 and then to 12.5 December 1.

I am on Ibrance 75 and arimidex. 75 because of low wbc. I had radiation to a spot on spine so I could continue to ride/train horses. [u]Question[/u]: I'm reading about so many of you who have been on treatments successfully for 5, 10, 15 and more years.