I'm considering Fluvestrant with IBrance to treat met BC. With original diagnosis and following 7 weeks of radiation, my oncologist prescribed Arimadex.
I could handle all of the side effects except for one...I became the "devil"... Emotionally unstable, almost violent (w/o hurting anyone). I took Arimadex for about 6 months, then discussed stopping this medication.
A year and a half later, I was diagnosed with the met BC and I was given the SBRT radiation treatment and placed on Tamoxefin. At first, I thought all was going well, even lost 30 lbs in two weeks (lack of appetite), but then the crazy woman syndrome started and I had break through vaginal bleeding. Oncologist instructed me to stop using Tamoxefin and meet with GYN. Ultimately, this led to a complete hysterectomy. Following the procedure, I started back on Tamoxefin. Then the crazy, foggy brain returned.
Can you tell me if the side effects from fluvestrant and IBrance will be similar in nature?
If I try this treatment and it makes me crazy, how long does it take to leave the body?
Realistically, how much time does this combo add to life expectancy?
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