Question 1

are there any otc diet pills that i can take. that doesn't have hormones and can be taken with tamoxifen and lipitor (atorvastatin)?

Accepted Answer

Diet pills safe : Orlistat (xenical ) is otc diet pill that prevents dietary fat absorption to help weight loss. You can take 60mg  PO three times aday with each fat containing meal. Side effects are flatulence and diarrhea.  

In addtion moderate physical activity and calorie restriction is advised.

Question 2

my mother takes tamoxifen hormones and wants to know how she can lose weight. ?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss: Weight loss is a result of burning more calories than one takes in. This can obviously be affected by factors such as hormones and genetics. Try increasing your exercise and eating 1/3 less of what you currently do to start with!

Question 3

i might have to take tamoxifen (invasive ductal carcinoma-waiting for hormone tests to come back). wouldn't a hysterectomy accomplish the same thing with fewer side effects?

Accepted Answer

No: tamoxifen blocks your estrogen receptors in any breast tissue that might remain after the surgery.  Go for it

Question 4

what is the recurrence risk of grade 1 , node negative, hr positive, here negative stage 1a breast cancer after bilateral mastectomy and hormone therapy: 2.5 years tamoxifen and 2.5 years anastrozole. 7 years after diagnosis, postmenopausal. thanks ?

Accepted Answer

: Try MDAnderson calculator, more specific information will be needed, histology type and grade, your oncology team may weigh in as well based on their professional experience.

Question 5

is combined tamoxifen plus hormonal therapy more effective in pre or postmenopausal women and why?

Accepted Answer

Tamoxifen: We don't give tamoxifen in combination with hormone replacement in the us. Occassionally use vaginal very low dose estrogen cream for vag dryness and tell pts to use a little as they can to relieve symptoms. Blocking hormones and giving them at same time does not make much sense.

Question 6

is an oopherectomy necessary when you have hormonal cysts and high fsh whilst on tamoxifen?

Accepted Answer

Shouldn't be: Check with your physician for specifics.

Question 7

is combined tamoxifen plus hormonal therapy better for breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: Studies show that adding tamoxifen to an aromatase inhibitor (what i assume you mean by "hormonal therapy") was not better than either drug alone.

Question 8

is combined tamoxifen plus hormonal therapy better for breast cancer in pre or postmenopausal women?

Accepted Answer

Need to know: Er/pr receptor status on resected tumor, as if these are negative, no role for hormone therapy.  Post orpre-menopausal er+ patients are treated with the effective, cheap, low adverse effect tamoxifen, a useful drug for more than 30 years.  But ovarain function precluses use of anastrazome or the newer more expensive letrozole. These all work; toxiicty and cost vary.

Question 9

advantage of male hormone therepy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The advantages depend on your symptoms and what you expect.  This requires a detailed discussion with your physician as well as a thorough history and physical exam.

Question 10

which is better to use if you have high in male hormone and to lessen it? androcur or dianne 35

Accepted Answer

Being a Man: There is no disease in an 18 year old male that would have 'high' male hormone.  There is no medical reason to 'lower' male hormone in a young 18 year old male. Now if you are transgendered then let's have that discussion. But, do not take anything to mess with your hormones unless you are under the care of a medical expert! please please please pay attention to this very good advice.

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Are there any otc diet pills that i can take. that doesn't have hormones and can be taken with tamoxifen and lipitor (atorvastatin)?

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My mother takes tamoxifen hormones and wants to know how she can lose weight. ?

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I might have to take tamoxifen (invasive ductal carcinoma-waiting for hormone tests to come back). wouldn't a hysterectomy accomplish the same thing with fewer side effects?

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What is the recurrence risk of grade 1 , node negative, hr positive, here negative stage 1a breast cancer after bilateral mastectomy and hormone therapy: 2.5 years tamoxifen and 2.5 years anastrozole. 7 years after diagnosis, postmenopausal. thanks ?

A member asked:

Is combined tamoxifen plus hormonal therapy more effective in pre or postmenopausal women and why?

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Is an oopherectomy necessary when you have hormonal cysts and high fsh whilst on tamoxifen?

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Is combined tamoxifen plus hormonal therapy better for breast cancer?

A member asked:

Is combined tamoxifen plus hormonal therapy better for breast cancer in pre or postmenopausal women?

A member asked:

Advantage of male hormone therepy?

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Which is better to use if you have high in male hormone and to lessen it? androcur or dianne 35

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