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...
Clomid and Letrozole Part 2by
Dr. Fred Licciardi
Now a bit more about Letrozol (also known as Femara). Letrozol and Clomid have the same end result: ovulation, but they go about it in a much different way. Letrozol acts by decreasing the body’s ability...
Clomid vs Letrozole: The Last Wordsby
Dr. Fred Licciardi
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So where does this all take us?
1) Femara works for the induction of ovulation.
2) Femara should not be given during pregnancy... related to letrazole.
“Femara* (the trade name for letrozole) is contraindicated and should not...
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
femara, vaginal atrophy , nipple changes
I have been on femara for 6 months. I was wondering if anyone else is experiencing vaginal atrophy, paleness and dryness and lightening in color of the nipples? My skin is much drier and thinner and my face has deep wrinkles that weren't there a month ago.I guess it really gets the aging process going...crap
Breast Cancer Survivor 5 years.
5 year survivor still on femara, depressed and anxious, will it ever stop? I have never felt the same since chemo and radiation 5 years ago this month. Started taking Femara November 2004. Now, suffer from depression, anxiety and no energy. Taking Celexa but still have good and bad days. Also, wake...crap