Cancer Questions (Page 10)

How long does it take for tamoxifen to clear out of your system?

I'm a 59 yr old woman with a history of estrogen receptive breast cancer. My Dr. Told me that after 5 and a half years, I could go off of tamoxifen. My risk of my breast cancer returning was only 2.3 percent. After 6 months of being off of it, I'm still having several hot flashes per day.... read more

Husband taking lupron for prostate cancer. Bad joint swelling, fatigue, flashes, mood issues. What?

Can he take to mitigate side effects. Hes post rp, looking to do radiation soon with lupron.

Who has developed some kind of cancer while on Xeljanz?

Who has developed some kind of cancer while on Xeljanz? And how long were you on it before the cancer diagnosis? Long term RA here-39 years. Trying to avoid medicines like this which have "cancer" as a side effect.

Can you produce Flomax in liquid form?

I am a patient using Flomax, but it is only available in capsule form and because of cancer twice in my mouth (ten years apart) I cannot swallow & only have a feeding tube to take the medication. Any reason it can't be produced it in liquid form? As of now the only way I can make it work... read more

Should I take Arimidex (anastrozole) after mastectomy?

I am 57. I had a mastectomy ( right) in February of 2020. No more cancer now. I am very concerned about the side effects. I presently have osteoarthritis. I have to get a bone density test also. I understand that I will also get nuclear medicine injection before density test. I have a 7% chance of... read more

When taking Cialis for both BPH and ED, is it okay to take 20mg on occasion instead 5mg?

I am a 79 year old prostate cancer survivor, suffering from BPH and ED. I like the idea of treating them both with the same drug. The dosage of 5mg/day is good for BHP, but does not help my ED; 10mg helps somewhat but not enough. Is it safe to bump it up to 20mg, and then go back to 5mg? I was... read more

Oxycodone - Who do you notify when a pain clinic ignores level of pain?

I have chronic pain lumbar area. Cancer in 2013 required titanium rod cage and bolts around lumbar spine Fragile bones have 5 different cracks. I take 15ml oxycodone 6 times a day. Have asked for 1 extra pill a day so I can have a life besides laying on the couch or sitting in a recliner. I now... read more

Anastrozole - Does Arimidex give full coverage dosage every other day?

I'm 75 years oldand have been diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer, clear nodes, clear margins. Had lumpectomy, 2 chemo treatments, and 30 radiation therapies. I have been on Arimidex for 9 months. Side effects are horrible, joint pains through my body, weakness, dizziness, headaches, pain... read more

Anastrozole - is loss of sex drive a weird side effect?

I had my 6 month check up today after being on this drug due to breast cancer with estrogen marker. Just realized I didn’t ask about this possible side effect: No sex drive. None! What is happening?!

Progesterone and estradiol?

We were told cancer causation of estradiol might be lessened with the addition of progesterone. Is there a vaginal cream or an insert with both progesterone and estradiol in it?

Ozempic - Has anyone developed thyroid cancer taking this medication?

I really want to give semaglutide a chance. I can deal with nausea and vomiting. I am just trying to figure out how the drug works and how it could affect your thyroid so negatively to cause cancer. I am suppose to do my first injection this weekend. I am very concerned about the cancer risk more... read more

How to taper off lorazepam safely?

My wife takes lorazepam 1.5 mg (0.5 mg morning and 1mg at night) and sertraline because of her depression during cancer. Right now she must use a fentanyl patch 12mcg for her chronic pain. We want to stop lorazepam as an interaction with fentanyl maybe major. Any suggestions? Thank you

Are vaccines safe and effective if I am on chemotherapy?

Does Casodex work the same way as Xtandi?

I have stage 4a metastatic prostate cancer, where tumors have been found outside my prostate in lymph nodes in my lower abdomen. I was prescribed Casodex about a year ago and 30 days later was changed to Lupron and Xtandi. My PSA levels have responded well, but I lost my private insurance (and my... read more

Ivermectin experimental dose for recurrent squamous cell carcinomas?

I now have my seventh (7th) squamous cell carcinoma. They have all been head & neck tumours. Four have been removed surgically, one by laser & one by radiotherapy. Immunotherapy has not worked so I am faced with major surgery that will leave me without a moving tongue as they have very... read more