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Dear Dani I am so happy to have discovered your podcast this week. I have been on tamoxifen for two years and have been switched to Letrozole as of a few days ago. I am terrified of the side effects. Your calm demeanor paired with your knowledgeable guests helps me calm my nerves. I have a hard time accepting that I need to take meds that harm the body in so many ways in order to prevent a recurrence. I’m only 51 and would hate to start feeling aches and pains that a much older woman might have. Frightening to say the least.

Thank you for this video. I'm one year out from my ER/PR+ stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis. I've had a lumpectomy, radiation and was prescribed tamoxifen because I'm perimenopausal (to be followed by AI's for a total of 5 years of hormonal therapy). I tried tamoxifen and only lasted 3 weeks because of the severe hot flashes and -- more concerning -- insomnia. I couldn't sleep for more than 2 hours at a time. My mom, one of her siblings, and her mother all had Alzheimer's, so I have always tried to make sleep a priority, among other things, and tamoxifen was depriving e of that. I realize it takes time for side effects to subside, but I just couldn't handle the sleeplessness, and I've read so many accounts of how that side effect never goes away for some people. My main concerns with antidepressants are the loss of libido, but more importantly, the increased risk of dementia that I've read that they can cause. If it weren't for my maternal history, I'd be more open to take antidepressants for sleep, but I think I'm more afraid of developing early onset Alzheimer's than a recurrence of cancer ... and I can't believe I'm saying that, but it's true. :(

Oncologists are brainwashed by the pharmaceutical companies. They are committing greatvharm

Functional doctors who are not brainwashed tell women not to take the harmful pills

This is such a kind, informative, helpful video. Thank you!!! I am so greatful to have found you. New subscriber.

Women need estrogen to live in this day and age. I have cancer breast. I now have gone off because estrogen receptor positive . I had to sell my condo because I could not work anymore, now I live as a homeless person

Thank you for this video. I love that we were given a list of high priority things to tackle. The Yuka app identifies potential endocrine disruptors in cosmetics and other products.

I am a breast cancer patient ( right mastectomy) . First Dr. Mary Claire Haver has publicised the less recognized symptoms of menopause including muscle and joint pain . Women think they have arthritis when they have arthralga- joint pain with no changes on xray.Dr. Haver says 80 per cent of womenwill have joint pain and 20 percent will find it debilitating. Personally i have found that fish oil capsules ( omega threes) help because they are antiinflammatory. Good luck. I am a retired PT and sometimes gentle range of motion can help joint stiffness but be careful exercising if a joint feels raw and painful . In this case exercise canmake you feel worse. I agree with trial of antiinflammatory diet.

Basically the safest recommendation for a cancer patient is to stop alcohol. Probably one glass of champagne at a special occasion would be ok as long as every day doesnt become a special occasion.

As far as eating forcancer survivors. Alcohol is a carcinogen period . There isno safe level of alcohol, and women are especially vulnerable. Doctors should warn patients to eliminate ultraprocessed foods which are low fiber and high sugars. The American Heart Disease guidelines are for adult women keep added sugars to 25 grams or 6 teaspoons. For any packaged foods look at the nutritional label for added sugars. In Whole Foods i looked at the nutrition label and it showed 55 grams of added sugar, essentially twice my daily limit. If i was going to buy the cake i should make one portuon a half slice.

To cancer survivors who are on bisphosphonates for osteoporosis . The package insert will warn you about joint and muscle pain BUT they areonly going to tell you to take tylenol. They wont tell you that 19:07 all bisphosphonates delete the body of coenzyme q . This can be bought as a supplement . I had my first Reclast infusion with tolerable mild joint aches and pains. A year later when it was time for my second infusion the nurse said alot of people do better the second time around. Within 2 weeks i was substantially worse . I could still take care of myself, but my ability to exercise was compromised. It took me months to cind out that supplementing with coenzyme q could help. Took about 3 weeks of supplementation before i saw sustained improvement. Note i found the coenzyme q suggestion on an email nternet search. Try 2-300 mg per day.

Black wemom ,white wemon?? Are we not all just wemon????😮

What if you are underweight. A oncolist diëtiste recommended a lot of milk and cheese every day to gain calories.

Thank you doesn't cover it. I feel so grateful for this podcast.

Hi, dear, I have been following your channel Menopause and Cancer for many days. I visited your channel. Your channel is good and well-decorated. Till now You have published 48 videos and continue publishing videos. but your channel growth could be better. Now your channel subscribers are 1.18k and each channel's video views are very low compared to your competitor channels. Because your channel has some important issues. Your channel is not CZcams algorithm-friendly. Your channel is not SEO-friendly. Haven't done seo properly. Your videos do not have many ranked tags. Your video doesn't do proper social media marketing. More issues have. For this reason, CZcams cannot reach the right audience through your channel. For that reason, your channel subscribers and views are very low. If you want I can help you. If you are free we can join in a Zoom meeting to discuss more.

Hi, dear, I have been following your channel Menopause and Cancer for many days. I visited your channel. Your channel is good and well-decorated. Till now You have published 48 videos and continue publishing videos. but your channel growth could be better. Now your channel subscribers are 1.18k and each channel's video views are very low compared to your competitor channels. Because your channel has some important issues. Your channel is not CZcams algorithm-friendly. Your channel is not SEO-friendly. Haven't done seo properly. Your videos do not have many ranked tags. Your video doesn't do proper social media marketing. More issues have. For this reason, CZcams cannot reach the right audience through your channel. For that reason, your channel subscribers and views are very low. If you want I can help you. If you are free we can join in a Zoom meeting to discuss more.

Thank you so much for this podcast, very interesting and informative as are a lot of the podcasts you do.

Haha, you should get an affiliate link for squatty potty with this video, lol!

Thank you so much for explaining the emotions of doctors around taking the risks of prescribing medication. I get in so many conversations with patients about why certain medications have to be done by a consultant, or why a doctor won't take the risk, and you put it perfectly.

Absolutely excellent explanation of the risks vs benefits. As a Pharmacist I really appreciate the information from the predict tool for individual patients.

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Please address ESR1 mutations. NIH has several clinical studies regarding ESR1 secondary resistant cancers...treatments are limited with poor outcomes and up to 50% associated after taking these meds. How can one justify taking these meds?

I am 83 yr old very active woman I have been treated with stage one estrogen positive breast cancer I have been advised to take Anastrozle My treatment consisted of 5 days of increased dose of radiation This is my 2nd time with breast cancer last time was 11 yrs ago Afraid to take the drug would like the rest of my life to be active What are your thoughts 13:03

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My friend took tamoxifen and was very sorry she did. She got cancer and then died from the chemo. Her son posted her agony on facebook of all places, and I can’t I see her pain as she died. She was a previous smoker, and I’ve since learned about oxalates and would definitely incorporate a low/no oxalate diet to reduce inflammation. Sally K. Norton wrote a book about it. Doctors only think it accumulates as kidney stones, but it’s also involved with breast, colon and thyroid cancers. Do your homework ladies.

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Those clinics have a quota they strive for They will get their$$$$

This is Excellent!! However, friend has been mobility impaired/disabled BEFORE an Advanced Uterine Cancer diagnosis. She relies solely on Whole Food Plant diet to stay alive, and lost the 20 extra pounds she was carrying. Sad for those in disabled community who cannot exercise. 🥲🥦🥑🍓

Thank you so much for this information. It has helped me to make an informed decision about treatment post lumpectomy.❤

Very interesting to hear that Tamoxifen is mostly prescribed for post menopausal patients.I was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was 52 just 2 years after the start of my menopause. This was in 1994. First I had a double lumpectomy but as the cancer was moving quickly about a month later I had a mastectomy. I was prescribed Tamoxifen first for 2years then it was decided it was reasonably save for 5. However with my doctors agreement I took Tamoxifen for 12 years. I am pleased that I had few side effects though I have been diagnosed with eosteopena which could be linked. However I feel very blessed that I had an excellent woman surgeon and also woman oncologist who was also excellent. I feel very blessed that I was able to see my children marry and know my lovely grandchildren. I thank the cancer team that I had and wish I could do it in person.

This is probably the best explanation from a medical professional about joint pain prior to cancer diagnosis and also removing myself from HRT.

My Anastrozole is sucking the life out of me. I’ve been on this since March but my oncologist has given me breaks. The joint pain and insomnia is unbearable.

Excellent conversation and you shed so much light on the never-ending journey with cancer. I actually managed through the diagnosis (although I was beyond shocked to receive the news of malignant breast cancer), including multiple biopsies, MRIs, surgery, 2 staph infections, radiation and then was told I can make plans to travel and live my life. It was puzzling as I then received the information from my Oncologist that I'll have to take Aromatase Inhibitors for 5-10 years. I've been on and off Anastrozole since March 2024 and the side effects were unbearable. I felt more attached to my forever cancer than I did last year! I've been on a break from my pills but he wants me to start next week. My joints still ache, deal with insomnia, hot flashes and dread going back on the pills. Uncertainty is a good work that Dani just shared. I'm typing as I listen. I'm trying to listen to my body and if I should go back on these horrible pills or live a life of quality, knowing recurrence is a probability. I pray a lot. God will guide me and ultimately, it's my decision.

Why aren’t there side effects for treatment longer, thicker hair, stronger fingernails, weight loss, etc??? Asking for a friend…. 😀

Yes, and this doctor keeps telling everybody if it doesn’t work come back and will try something else and if that doesn’t work we’ll try something else and then come back and we’ll try something else and then come back. Does anybody hear the cash register? This is exactly why I have some waiting at CVS pharmacy and why are refused to go pick them up as well as my chemo pill. I am not going through all of this not only that but on top of that there’s a verse in the Bible first Corinthians 11- through 15 that talks about a woman’s hair is her glory. God does not want to see women baldheaded this is so evil I can’t believe doctors are actually promoting this and they’re only doing it because it’s what they’ve learned in school which has been taught to them by the pharmaceutical companies. This is a big sell it’s 99% based on fear. I guarantee you I’m gonna do so much better with that having a double mastectomy followed by chemotherapy for six months followed by radiation followed by 5 to 10 years of endocrine blockers this is absolute BS. This is so much overkill. It’s unbelievable and on top of that Albert Bourla, the CEO of Pfizer that makes chemo medicine earn $33 million last year. I’ll be damned if he gets a dime of my money! Women we have to stand up to protect one another they know that we can’t figure all this out with all of this medical gobble to cope so don’t be intimidated by it they want you know it’s best when you know that you don’t want to spend even six months or even a day if you’re like feeling bad, don’t do this it’s insanity.

I’ve just been diagnosed this week with ER PR HERnegative 12mm grade 1. I’m 46. Just used the predict and it seems to show 15 year survival rates are same with or without radiotherapy 96%. My surgeon says he’ll cut it out next week and do radiotherapy. Should I ask if I need this? Any ideas whether to have or not? I’m carnivore, zero sugar and plan staying in ketosis rest of my life. I’ve heard cancer can’t live in ketosis body anyway?

Horrendous joint pain on Anastrazole I am in agony every day, seriously thinking of coming off it.

Unfortunately it's not a partnership with the oncology "team" in many, many cases.

You need to cut out what can turn to sugar ie carbs do lentils n chick peas and high protein and greens n good fats olive oil butter and coconut mct waterteas green water cress filter water turmeric mushrooms turkeytail she is good also dr li and fung and segfried check out

In light of my specific case, which was a non-aggressive, early-stage cancer, I chose to take just 10 mg of Tamoxifen to avoid potential damage to my uterus, ovaries, and liver, as well as the possibility of other dangerous issues, such as blood clots. While I wasn't overly concerned about side effects, which I had heard were manageable with a proper diet, exercise, and lifestyle, my primary concern was the potential harm it could cause my body. Now, one year in, I can say that despite the pill putting me into abrupt menopause, I have experienced only mild side effects, including hot flushes and night sweats, which are manageable. I follow a low-carb, high-protein, sugar-free, clean diet, and exercise 3 to 4 days a week, incorporating both strength exercises with weights and cardiovascular activities such as yoga, running, hiking, sprints, swimming, and so on. These lifestyle changes have helped me maintain consistent energy levels, minor menopausal symptoms, and a positive mood. I hope this will be the case in the future as well!

Who is this excellent oncologist

Is testosterone comparable to tamoxifen in prevention of recurrence of breast cancer ?

My oncologist told me that Predict is old science and that the ONCO score is what should be considered. I showed her my Predict results to discuss and she shot it down immediately as “old science”.

When they talk about side effects I think I can handle the menopause side effects brought on by these medications. I have been through menopause and know how to adapt to the mood swings, hot flashes, loss of sexual desire, and others. It is the elevated BONE LOSS, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, BLOOD CLOT RISK, HEART DISEASE risk that I am concerned about. It is the silent risks that concern me more than night sweats. The risks that can’t just be undone by quitting the medications. At 70 I am weighing heavily the risk=benefit for me personally. The only answer I get is, “We will give you stuff for bone loss & high blood pressure”. I am not interested in getting on the pharmaceutical hamster wheel to take this medication and that medication to deal with the side effect from that medication and the side effect from this side effect medication. Is the quality of my life right now worth the gamble of these hormone blockers? That is the question that I sit with personally. Anyone else relate out there to my situation?

My oncologist told me that PREDICT was “old science “ and the ONCOTYPE SCORE now makes PREDICT scores obsolete. Can anyone speak to this? Thank you for any insight.

Re brain fog, I was 40 when I hit early menopause. I had severe BF for 7 years, however going keto and giving up sugar, including fruits, totally changed my life. I only mention it in the hope my experience will help someone else xx

Wonderful conversation & wonderful information!! Thank you so much!

P.S. What do you think about this 75-year-old US doctor and BC survivor and her journey?: czcams.com/video/xiyl--uZklQ/video.htmlsi=HOw8fAN_0mVqe1qt

What a wonderful conversation between two beautiful souls. Thaaaank you so much for sharing all this honest, raw but also encouraging info (from Germany 🇩🇪)! 💕 P.S. What do you think about this 75-year-old US doctor and BC survivor and her journey?: czcams.com/video/xiyl--uZklQ/video.htmlsi=HOw8fAN_0mVqe1qt

I exercise a lot and I’m still in pain with the aching bones and joints!!! I do get up and move around during the day…still achy!!