Reviewer: joensie, Female (Patient)

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vomiting, trips to ER for dehydration, stomach pains and intestional pain, terrible constipation, lost 25 lbs that did not nee dto use bcz could not eat in 4 mos I took this - I decided Q of L not worth it + would have had other problems if continued losing weightI have stage IV ca but can't live like this - will see if there is another Rx - can't take armidex or Femara bcZ of osteoporosis - not g ... Show Full Comment

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vomiting, trips to ER for dehydration, stomach pains and intestional pain, terrible constipation, lost 25 lbs that did not nee dto use bcz could not eat in 4 mos I took this - I decided Q of L not worth it + would have had other problems if continued losing weightI have stage IV ca but can't live like this - will see if there is another Rx - can't take armidex or Femara bcZ of osteoporosis - not good situation
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Reviewer: spkezzy, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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Diagnosed with estrogen-positive breast cancer in 2005. Had a double mastectomy, chemo, and radiation after surgery. Took Arimidex to remove estrogen from my system. Was cancer free for four years before it reoccured with small spots in my liver and sternum. Again I had chemo and my anti-estrogen treatment was changed from Arimidex to Faslodex. Few side-effects for me although I may be attrib ... Show Full Comment

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Diagnosed with estrogen-positive breast cancer in 2005. Had a double mastectomy, chemo, and radiation after surgery. Took Arimidex to remove estrogen from my system. Was cancer free for four years before it reoccured with small spots in my liver and sternum. Again I had chemo and my anti-estrogen treatment was changed from Arimidex to Faslodex. Few side-effects for me although I may be attributing bone aches and feet problems to aging rather than the meds. Yes, the Faslodex shots are a "pain." Yes, the nurse can help by gently warming the shots to almost human temp. BUT the painful knots that sometimes occur along with feeling bruised in the back hip area are still often there. Try this: At any store that carries pads that heat up when exposed to air (ThermaCare or Tylenol Precision) and put them onto the shot area IMMEDIATELY after the shot. Yes, take them with you to the office when you get your shots. Replace as needed for 24 to 36 hours and you'll find the shots and the aftereffects much more comfortable. Stay positive and stay well. Let's all survive and laugh in cancer's face!
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Reviewer: beesavage, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Reviewer: Caregiver to all, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Lumpectomy/Radiation in 1987, and was cancer free for 25 years. Cancer returned in 2008, same breast, same location. Had Mastectomy in March 2012, with complications; returned for surgery 3 weeks later. Started Faslodex one week ago with bad reactions: Strong body odor-toxic smell, belching, nausea, headaches, swelling and bruising on left hand. Must do soul searching to see if I should continu ... Show Full Comment

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Lumpectomy/Radiation in 1987, and was cancer free for 25 years. Cancer returned in 2008, same breast, same location. Had Mastectomy in March 2012, with complications; returned for surgery 3 weeks later. Started Faslodex one week ago with bad reactions: Strong body odor-toxic smell, belching, nausea, headaches, swelling and bruising on left hand. Must do soul searching to see if I should continue this treatment -- may need to research other alternatives. Between 2008-2012 was taking Arimidex, it worked for a while but cancer markers started increasing in late 2011. God bless all cancer suffers; stay strong.
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Reviewer: Golden Girl, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I was DX with metastatic breast cancer to 3 lymph nodes in 12/11 after being cancer free for 4 1/2 years. I started my first dose of Faslodex, 500 mg with no side effects except soreness at the injection site for a couple of days. The nurse that administered the drug warmed the drug and I only felt a prick, not the deep injection. The second dose was 2 weeks later and I again felt only a prick ... Show Full Comment

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I was DX with metastatic breast cancer to 3 lymph nodes in 12/11 after being cancer free for 4 1/2 years. I started my first dose of Faslodex, 500 mg with no side effects except soreness at the injection site for a couple of days. The nurse that administered the drug warmed the drug and I only felt a prick, not the deep injection. The second dose was 2 weeks later and I again felt only a prick with soreness later. But I started having severe diarrhea with stomach cramps; my oncologist prescribed an anti-diarrhea which controlled that problem. Then I had my next injection two weeks later with the cancer blood markers showing a HUGE drop in the cancer markers, down to the normal level. It was such good news and gave us a lot of hope. My diarrhea is gone; I don't have to take the anti-diarrhea anymore. I now am on a monthly dosing schedule which I think is what has helped with those symptoms plus my buttocks appreciate the monthly schedule! To relieve the pain from the injection I take Aleve plus I apply a heated pad alternating with an ice pack during the day of the injection. I have also bought a infra red pad to alleviate the pain, but not sure how much it is helping. I send positive thoughts to all undergoing treatments and I wish you the very best as you fight this hideous disease.
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