Another bad start to the year
Hi guys I was diagnosed last week with Breast Cancer after my GP did a boob check at a routine Pap Smear in Nov. She sent me for another mammogram in early Dec (altho the July 2017 one was clear ...
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Glad treatment has been going well @arpie even though some mishaps on the home front.Can’t speak for all hormone tablets or indeed everyone’s experience but been on Letrozole 8 months and whilst some side effects managing reasonably well.
For me the key to coping has been a daily one hour walk - enables me to walk thru joint pain, the endorphin release lifts my mood , time to think ie MY time and also helps with weight and a tendency to fluid retention in my lower limbs in hot weather especially.
Yes I do have hot flushes - some days none - but is my 3rd round of menopause symptoms so kinda know what’s what.The worst side effect for me has been a spike in my formerly good cholesterol which I need to careful about - I won’t take statins as after 6 months I thought I had dementia but back to normal rapidly after stopping them.Just low dose aspirin , rolled oats for breakfast daily and being careful with my diet with the occasional breakout.I also take Krill Oil on recommendation of the medical oncologist to prevent joint pain but it also thins the blood and helps with cholesterol as is a type of fish oil with omega 3.
Just a word to the wise Aromatase inhibitors like Letrozole thin bones and there is an exercise program several have discussed on here @Deanne may be able to help - the results sound amazing.I started with poor bone density and an existing fracture so am on Prolia 6 monthly injections at the PBS price.I do a gentle exercise class twice weekly called Stretch and Balance which I find helpful - it includes some light weight work.
To me hormone therapy for 5 years is my best protection against recurrence and I am determined to stay on it and work thru any hassles.
For me the key to coping has been a daily one hour walk - enables me to walk thru joint pain, the endorphin release lifts my mood , time to think ie MY time and also helps with weight and a tendency to fluid retention in my lower limbs in hot weather especially.
Yes I do have hot flushes - some days none - but is my 3rd round of menopause symptoms so kinda know what’s what.The worst side effect for me has been a spike in my formerly good cholesterol which I need to careful about - I won’t take statins as after 6 months I thought I had dementia but back to normal rapidly after stopping them.Just low dose aspirin , rolled oats for breakfast daily and being careful with my diet with the occasional breakout.I also take Krill Oil on recommendation of the medical oncologist to prevent joint pain but it also thins the blood and helps with cholesterol as is a type of fish oil with omega 3.
Just a word to the wise Aromatase inhibitors like Letrozole thin bones and there is an exercise program several have discussed on here @Deanne may be able to help - the results sound amazing.I started with poor bone density and an existing fracture so am on Prolia 6 monthly injections at the PBS price.I do a gentle exercise class twice weekly called Stretch and Balance which I find helpful - it includes some light weight work.
To me hormone therapy for 5 years is my best protection against recurrence and I am determined to stay on it and work thru any hassles.