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Alternatives to Zoladex and Tamoxifan? & Genetic Testing for Drug Metabolism
Hi all, Who has had Genetic Testing for Drug Metabolism? I have and it has been spot on with understanding why over the years I have had sooo many side effects with different drugs. At this s...
Dear Mjheke what a shocking time.. I’m way past menopause and
had severe brain shutdown on Tamoxifen I could get back onto Arimidex.. but, it’s hard to believe that Tamoxifen s the only option for
pre menopause. My first tumour was treated in Canberra and I had
unquestionable Care. Canberra is said to be one of the best States
to get good care. If I remember, on the last BCNA webinar on Hormone therapy, I think it was mentioned about having a break then recommencing. But, I’d be wanting a clinical explanation from your onc as to why the effects are so limiting to your activities of daily living. Another consideration is any other drugs you may be on including natural therapies. Talk talk and talk.. until the onc finds a remedy and talk with us.. your virtual sisterhood... we’re here.. always.. hugs coming your way..
I found Amazonian very interesting.. have you considered having
a pharmacogenetics test? More ‘Ching ching’ To someone but
a point to mention to stir your oncs thinking.
had severe brain shutdown on Tamoxifen I could get back onto Arimidex.. but, it’s hard to believe that Tamoxifen s the only option for
pre menopause. My first tumour was treated in Canberra and I had
unquestionable Care. Canberra is said to be one of the best States
to get good care. If I remember, on the last BCNA webinar on Hormone therapy, I think it was mentioned about having a break then recommencing. But, I’d be wanting a clinical explanation from your onc as to why the effects are so limiting to your activities of daily living. Another consideration is any other drugs you may be on including natural therapies. Talk talk and talk.. until the onc finds a remedy and talk with us.. your virtual sisterhood... we’re here.. always.. hugs coming your way..
I found Amazonian very interesting.. have you considered having
a pharmacogenetics test? More ‘Ching ching’ To someone but
a point to mention to stir your oncs thinking.