Anastrozole pct

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Avatar m tn Now endo is suggesting that in order to give him more time to grow, we give him Anastrozole. I have seen lot of posts and spent hours on the forums wherever I found mention of advanced bone age/Anastrozole/Letrozole. It seems there are quite a few posts under Pediatric Endo forum but not able to find any answers if any parents tried Anastrozole/Letrozole and what has been their experience regarding delaying bone age and side effects.
Avatar n tn Have developed a heart rhythm disturbance, shortness of breath, edema of hands and legs/feet since being on Anastrozole. How worried should I be? Should I consider discontinuation discussions with my Dr.? This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/542261'>Can Arimidex Cause Skin Lesions?</a>.
Avatar n tn I have been on Anastrozole for year, 4 more to go (5 ys.) I have the worse Joint pain, stiffness, hurts to walk, get up from chair, I get out of bed hurting, I ache everyday. My skin and stays so dry, my hair grew back after chemo, but is lifeless, thin, etc. I do not like this Pill and want to discontinue, but my Oncologist said it is doing me more good, to keep taking it. This pill is really aging me, dry wrinkly skin, no energy, cant walk and move like I want to.
Avatar f tn im on anastrozole.
Avatar m tn The oncologist switched me to Anastrozole but the Anastrozole failed. My mom passed away at the age of 97 from omentum cancer. We didn't know she had cancer until 2 months before she passed. It's a very slow growing cancer. We had no idea and had never heard of omentum cancer before but we were later told It's a metastasis from the ovaries. My recent telehealth appointment with Sloan-Kettering the oncologist suggested exemestane Hormone blocker. Wishing your mom the best.
Avatar f tn If you've had Hashimoto's for that long, have you also been on any replacement thyroid hormone medication? If so, what medication, dosage and for how long? Have you had Free T4 and Free T3 tested to determine actual thyroid hormone levels? If so, what are their results, with reference ranges? I've read that there's a connection between breast cancer and thyroid disease, but I'm not exactly sure what it is.
Avatar f tn Hi, I am not Trin but I also have / had PCT. There are specific tests to diagnose PCT which my dermatologist did. AS far as myself and Trin the manifestations were large liquid filled blisters that made a mess nof our hands. The blisters were like a burn that filled with a clear liquid. In my case it did not start with a rash but only the blisters. The blisters hurt so bad, almost to the bone hurt. Trin will chime in here I am sure of that and she is better able to put into words tham me.
Avatar m tn Guess I should say PCT skin manifestations return after tx as the PCT is chronic anyway. I also should spell it correctly "porphyria" (I think).
Avatar f tn The next step is cirrhosis so I had to start treatment as soon as my PCT was in check. PCT is chronic, not really any cure, but the doctor said treat the hepc and the PCT will go away and it has so far. If I can answer any other questions, please ask. I feel I am somewhat knowledgeable in this area and will share any information I can. Another one of our memeber GSgirl also had PCT and she may lend some expertise as well.
Avatar f tn If you haven’t begun treatment for HCV yet, this might be something called ‘PCT’ or ‘Porphyria Cutanea Tarda. It typically manifests as blisters on the upper body, particularly in those areas that are in contact with the sun. it is also strongly associated with Hep C. It involves iron management by the liver, and may require phlebotomy, or bloodletting, to help resolve it. Look for small blisters on sun-exposed areas; they may leave small scars as they heal over.
Avatar n tn From what you are describing it sounds like an extra hepatic manifestation associated with hepc called Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT). Essentially, what happens is because of the hepc the liver does not process iron properly. See your doctor and have phlebotomy sessions (blood letting) scheduled to treat the Porphyria. Phlebotomy reduces ferrtin levels and generally the Porphyria will subside. Here is a link which explains PCT. http://www.porphyriafoundation.
799705 tn?1238115168 there with are now 3 of us on here porphyria pct. I was wondering how you got diagnosed with the pct but I see you are The sun brings it out. My husband also does not have Hep C and we have been together 20 years. No question is redundant. Welcome to the site!!
Avatar f tn As of right now we are holding off on meds. He is growing but still just a little each year. He hasn’t hit a growth spurt yet but I’m hoping he does very soon. My son is 4’6” now and I worry so much that he is not going to reach anywhere near his mid parental height. How tall is your son? We have seen an endocrinologist who thinks anastrazole would be a good way for him to get closer to his potential, but I am so scared to put him onedicines just to gain a few inches.
Avatar f tn My son is on GH for GHD. Also did 2.25 yrs anastrozole since bone age was slightly ahead. Now only on GH. Age 15.5, bone age 13.5-14. Has all the puberty markers for tanner 4: pubic hair now starting a line to navel. Has to shave a couple times per week but only few hairs in beard area, voice deeper but no prominent adams apple yet. A year ago at endo appt we were told he didnt have to endure anymore testicle size checks. I assume that means they are near adult in size.
Avatar f tn I had PCT, a type of porphyria which caused blisters on my hands due to liver malfunction. PCT does not cause pain except where the blisters were.
Avatar f tn Dear river1980, Both Femara (letrozole) and Arimidex (anastrozole) are aromatase inhibitors used in the treatment of hormone receptor positive breast cancer in post menopausal women. Aromatase inhibitors block the enzyme aromatase (found in the body's muscle, skin, breast and fat), which is used to convert androgens (hormones produced by the adrenal glands) into estrogen. In the absence of estrogen, tumors dependent on this hormone for growth will shrink.
Avatar m tn Hi..may I know is there any different type of HCV RNA PCT TEST? Are all the PCR TEST detect the same level of virus? or Cheaper PCR TEST detect slight not as lower as Expensive PCT TEST? Because I found some hugh price differences from lab.
Avatar m tn It sounds as if you may have porphryia Cutanea Tarda or PCT for short. This is a skin disease that often goes along with hep C. It is important that you avoid alcohol, stay out of the sun and avoid trauma to your skin. Many of these patients have excess iron. A dermatologist can diagnose this fairly easily.
Avatar n tn i. symptoms be a side effect of anastrozole (arimidex)? I have been taking it for 3 1/2 years, after 1 year on tamoxifen, following lumpectomy, chemo and radiation. Thanks for any feedback, Laurie .