Femara + Zometa = longer life?by
Katherine B.
I am his most annoying patient, however, I have new research to review with him.
See, I take Femara and while I love the fact that Femara does a very good job of keeping breast cancer away (aromatase inhibition...
Does Femara change red wine's effect on estrogen in the body?by
Laurie P.
? And could Femara counteract the increase estrogen circulating in the blood stream that happens when I drink a glass... regarding Femara (letrozole) and its ability to decrease red wine's effect on estrogen in the body.
Estrogen...
Tykerb Femara comboby
Katherine B.
Cancer Symposium there's this...
Tykerb/Femara Combination: Treatment with a combination of GlaxoSmithKline's Tykerb and Novartis' Femara significantly delayed breast cancer progression in women with an aggressive...
Femara, bones and genisteinby
Katherine B.
of these women are taking either Femara or one of it’s cousins. These medications are designed to make the enzyme, aromatase keep other hormones in the body from turning into estrogen.
Now Femara...
More Fertility Questions Answeredby
Dr. Fred Licciardi
Courtney has a problem with Clomid and Femara because they make the lining of her uterus very thin... and is considering pregnancy. The sickle/thal combo can be very dangerous during pregnancy. You need to sit down...
F*(&*&%^ing side effectsby
Katherine B.
So, I’ve been taking Femara for 14 months. I had a bone density scan done before I started which was normal and as of today I have osteopenia so now I have yet more pills to take. Have any of you had this...
My Body Without Estrogenby
Laurie P.
. Since the cancer cells from my biopsies were tested and found to feed off estrogen, taking Femara is a no-brainer.
I've been on Femara for 8 weeks now and the side-effect of stiff and painful joints is spreading...
Life Simplifiedby
Laurie P.
. My ever-diligent oncologist is keeping a good eye on me. I think I'm supposed to start Femara now. Gotta call and check on that minor detail. My cancer is estrogen driven and Femara will reduce...
looking for comments about taking Femara, what are my chances for recurrence.
I had bi-lateral mast,chemo, advised to take Femara for 10yrs. Did not react to Femara well and after 2 months chose to stop. Concerned about recurrence since I am not currently taking anything. Positive for BRCA 2 gene, will have complete hysterectomy on Nov. 4th. What are my odds for recurrencecrap
Aromasin and vaginal discharge
I have posted before ,OK heres the thing my Onc. has switched me from Femara to Aromasin. I have been taking Aromasin for five days now and find I now have a watery pale green to yellow discharge from my vagina. It does not smell but is itchy like thrush I also have a burning sensation when passing urine...crap
tamoxofin side effects
I had a mastectomy in April 2004. Since that time, I have been on Arimidex, Femara or Tamoxafin for varying amounts of time due to the side effects of the drugs. I have been on Tamoxafin for the last year. I developed several side effects (severe fatigue, back pain, sore throat, shortness of breath, one side...crap
what is femara?
what type of prostate condition is femara prescribed for and what are its side effects
jusmollcrap
Does anyone have any real percentages as to A.I. Benefits?
Well, here I am again. Basically doing well except for my dilemma as to whether I should try the Femara after having such bad side effects from the Arimidex. I know that ultimately it is my decision. What I can't seem to find is anyone who really can tell me the percentage of benefit that these drugs...crap
How safe is photon radiation therapy? Contrast dye reactions?
Have any of you all been treated with Femara prior to surgery? I have and it works. The 2nd... chemo which is even better news because I was so afraid of heart damage. I will continue Femara for 5 years after my mastectomy in July. The side effects of the Femara are getting worse (headache...crap