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Avatar n tn Hi, Your mom was probably diagnosed with stage 0 breast cancer,which means DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ).This type of breast cancer is confined in the duct and is not invasive. Depending on your mom's full biopsy report,the usual treatment for DCIS, would be lumpectomy,which is the complete removal of the area of concern and making sure to obtain clear margins, plus radiation.
Avatar n tn Hi. I've had my lumpectomy and some of my lymph nodes removed (as precaution) and am now looking at the next step. My surgeon had thought I'd do radiation, but I can't. As I do research, I'm wondering, what do I look under, since I have more than one type of carcinoma? My path report says: a) invasive adenocarcinoma tubualr growth pattern, grade 1, max. tumor diam. 1.1cm, margins clear, est + in >90% of invasive cells; prog. + in 10% of invasive cells. HER-2 neg.
Avatar n tn I was dx with dcis and lobular carcinoma,had a lumpectomy, lymph sentinel node dissection (all clean) followed by 33 radiation treatments .I am now 6 weeks post radiation treatment..I have been suffering with constant severe headaches for the past 5 weeks.My headaches were checked with a brain MRI contrast scan and the scan was normal. .Bloods fine and glaucoma eye test as well. I understand the ongoing fatigue,however the headache continues with no abatement.
Avatar f tn I saw a Professor of Endocrinology in Feb 2008, referred by my bc surgeon, as this guy has an academic interest in side effects of Arimidex. He suggested I continue with Arimidex and Fosamax to prevent further bone loss, but I cannot stand the pain and disturbance to my sleep. Does anyone have any experience of stopping Arimidex and getting a different med that does not have the side effect of bone pain?
Avatar f tn Has anyone been able to avoid chemo and been treated just with radiation for triple negative DCIS if it is under 5mm? I am having a lumpectomy in two days, but the surgeon said it is possible that the doctor got all the cancer in the stereo tactic biopsy based on the mammogram taken immediately after. That specimen was 3mm with carcinoma in situ as well.
Avatar n tn My diagnosis was DCIS, Stage 0. pathology showed "scattered" microcalcifications. (only one breast involved.) I had a lumpectomy followed by 6 weeks of radiation. I now have to decide whether to take Evista, Arimidex, Tamoxifen, or none of these. Since I'm 75, my inclination is to have 6-month mammograms and forget the medication. Any and all information will help me make a decision. Thanks.
Avatar f tn When I say that I tried Arimidex, Tamoxifin, and Femera..... Arimidex made my joints so stiff and sore that I couldn't even walk without extreme pain. So I was put on Tamoxifin and within 3 months my WBC dropped to 1.3 which is one of the rare side effects. At that time I was changed to Femera, shortly after that I had vaginal bleeding so they did a D/C and 2 weeks later I started bleeding again.
Avatar f tn Hi - I have received my diagnosis from my lumpectomy of "Ductal Intraepithelial Neoplasia 1 (Flat Epithelial Atypia) - I was told this is also known as "clinging" DCIS. My question is this - what is the difference between this and regular DCIS and is prophylactic mastectomy a viable option to avoid any further recurrence? I also had another mammogram following my surgery and there are still a section of microcalcifications that the surgeon missed.
Avatar n tn I was 58 yrs when dx Jan 2003 with a stage 2, grade 2, IDC tumour with associated DCIS, comedo and cribriform, and 4/18 lymph nodes positive. I was ER+, HER2-, PR not done. I had 6 cycles of FEC, then 25 rads, Been on Arimidex since and doing well, even though I am on weekly chemo (methotrexate for Crohn's). My dx is a little different to your Mum's and this could be the reason why her Oncologist is advising a different chemo regime after the FEC.
341137 tn?1287305043 Hi, 3 years ago I had both a lumpectomy and mastectomy and 13 lymph nodes removed for what turned out to be 1mm of microinvasive dcis, it had been found whilst it was a stage 0 but the hospital lost my notes (thats a different story). I was put on Tamoxifen and it seems it didnt work, I was never given a FSH test until recently after having changed hospitals, the results were at almost 1500 as opposed to 300, It was also discovererd that I had myoma of the uterus and hormonal cysts.
Avatar f tn Dx Jan 2003 idc,+ DCIS, 2 cm tumour, stage/grade 2. 3/18 nodes+. WLE ,total axillary removal. 6 FEC chemo, 25 rads.Mondor's disease dx 2005. Arimidex 4 yrs, recently stopped due to bone pain, hips, hands,feet. Waiting to see Onc. for alternative AI adjuvant meds. Bisphosphs wkly,bone density loss ,as osteopenic.
Avatar f tn I am a 65 year old retired RN who had DCIS in 1999 which was treated with lumpectomy and radiation. The following year I was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma on my nose with involvement in one right neck node. Had a right modified neck dissection after this and have been cancer free since then. In December of 2008 had a suspicious left mammogram and ultrasound {previous BC was on the right}.
Avatar n tn My 88 year old mother is scheduled for a lumpectomy to remove 2 masses that encompass a large part of her right breast (DCIS, solid type, high nuclear grade, w/necrosis, and calcifications) at 11 o'clock (2.8 cm) and 1 o'clock (1.6 cm). Last year, mammography and sonography revealed microcalcifications (5 cm x 4 cm area) that for a number of years had been diagnosed as benign.
Avatar f tn I want to know if this is standard of care for my situation. I had a 1cm lump including DCIS and ILC. My margins were 6mm, 1cm, 5cm, 6cm. The ILC was in a linear pattern and low nuclear grade. 4 of 4 nodes were negative for cancer. I am ER+ 100% and PR+ 90%. I am HER2 negative. I was told my cancer was caught very early and I should be OK. My question is that I have talked to people who have had mastectomies and no hormone therapy.
Avatar n tn I learned that some weman experienced elevated blood pressure and blood clots while on Arimidex. And Arimidex is known to cause high blood pressure and blood clots. How do know for sure that Arimidex is the cause of my high blood pressure?
Avatar m tn Dear madwilson, Hairloss is not a usual side effect associated with Arimidex. Arimidex is an aromatase inhibitor. This means it blocks 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. For more information regarding this drug and side effects you can check out the website chemocare.com.
Avatar n tn Hello. I am taking Arimidex (dx May 2007, IDC, 1 cm., grade 3, negative lymph nodes; had lumpectomy, sentinel node biopsy, chemo, radiation; I was 54 and perimenopausal at time of dx and chemo put me in menopause.) I also now occasionally consult a holistic MD (referred by my oncologist) for nutritional advice.
Avatar n tn Please inform me of side effects of Arimidex. Also confirm whether clinical tests proved that arimidex really prevent cancer from returning. Recently I had a lumpectomy. The cancer was confined to the lump in my breast and did not spread to the limph nodes. I had a serie of 30 radiation treatments. My bone density is deteriorating, thus I would like to know whether I have to take osteobond 70mg weekly. Will arimidex contribute to loss of bone density? Thank you very much. Susan.
Avatar n tn Been on Arimidex 26 months. Having numbness in hands and feet. Oncologist doesn't think it's related to Arimidex. Anyone have this problem while on this drug?
Avatar f tn I just completed 5 years on arimidex and have been asked to be part of a study and go on it for another 5 years. Has cancer reoccurred in patients while they have been on arimidex, not due to the drug, but due to the cancer. In other words, does taking arimidex prevent cancer from reoccurring while a patient is on it?
Avatar m tn Armidex may not prolong his growth period much longer with such an advanced bone age, it is a medication used to block estrogen effect, also used in breast cancer, there are concerns with the liver but if monitored carefully most have few side effects. However with a bone age of 17 1/2 growth is near completion. I would work with the peds endocrinologist and talk with them to discuss your concerns, plan of care and monitoring.
Avatar n tn I started taking Arimidex about five months ago. Since then I have had many of the typical side effects such as hand/joint pain, neuropathy in my hands, hot flashes, wakefulness at night etc. However, my sight in one eye has also begun to noticeably deteriorate. I know, because I had my eyes checked and a new eye prescription just before I started taking Arimidex. I saw my eye doctor again last week and my vision has deteriorated from 20/40 to 20/70 (with correction) in just a few months.
Avatar n tn Does Arimidex have to actually kill you vs. maiming you for life, in order to be pulled off the market? At 58, I may need a hip replacement because I took Arimidex for two years! DeeDee This discussion is related to <a href='http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/260593'>Arimidex Long Term Side Effects</a>.
Avatar n tn Is painfful intercourse a common side effect of Arimidex? I even have pain from just touching the vaginal area, plus burning from contact to various soaps except Ivory. Will this go away when I get off of Arimidex in 3 more years? My obgyn wants to give me estrogen cream but my oncologist is against it. What can I do to get relief? HELP!
Avatar n tn t be reached even for a biopsy to be taken the Arimidex cleared it by the next scan (6 months). I should point out that Arimidex was the only medication I was taking, no other treatment. The only reason my cancer has now returned is because a relief GP gave me the results of a bone scan and found that I had osteoporosis so she took me off it and by the time I saw my oncologist (another 6 months) the cancer had returned and metasized in my intestines and spine and ribs. Great fun!