What can be used instead of Arimidex in patient with breast cancer surgery history?
Hello doctor,
My wife underwent breast cancer surgery a year back. She was then prescribed Arimidex 1 mg tablet daily. She developed sciatic neuralgia which made bending and walking extremely painful. The ayurvedic doctor who cured her ascribed it to Arimidex which robs calcium of bones.Can you recommend other medicines which can substitute for Arimidex?
Thank you.
18 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
Why is there numbness in left side of chin in a metastasizing breast cancer patient?
Hello doctor,
I am a 61-year-old with breast cancer metastasizing to the liver, nodes, and bones. I am currently on Abraxane and Herceptin. I was diagnosed 19 years back and had 15 years of no cancer. Metastasis to a few nodes was noted four years back. I have been on Taxol, Taxatore and now Abraxane. I morphed into triple positive a year ago. I know my chance of getting brain metastasis is high. A few days back at work I noticed the left side of my chin was numb. I looked it up and read horrible information that it is from the mandible or cerebellum. And the outlook was ominous. I am so frightened. My question is how serious is numbness in this condition? I can feel pain when I pinch and poke at my chin. It does not feel like when I get Novacane at the dentist. I do get Xgeva every three months, have bad sinus and vertigo problems (just recently) and am depressed and have horrible anxiety which I try to control with Xanax. I will see my oncologist in a few days for treatment. I just need some reassurance, I guess. I have no pain from any of my metastasis. Just side effects from chemotherapy. I had laboratory tests done weeks ago. I am anemic due to chemotherapy. My liver panel is normal. I am currently taking Lotrel and Zoloft.
18 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
What is the treatment for adenocarcinoma lung stage IV?
Hi doctor,
I have been suffering from adenocarcinoma lung stage IV for four years and undergoing regular chemotherapy. Now, the disease is in progress. I am currently seeking a second opinion for suitable treatment. Please help.
Thanks.
16 Jan 2024 - 1 min read
What could be causing a nosebleed and high WBC count?
Hi doctor,
Last week, I went to the doctor after having a nosebleed three days in a row. The doctor suggested a saline solution, which has helped. I had a blood test, and my white blood cell count returned high. The doctor said it was not a cause for concern or follow-up. He said it likely came out that way due to the blood loss from my nosebleeds. Could you review my results and let me know if you see anything concerning them?
Thank you.
16 Jan 2024 - 1 min read
Can blood cancer cause low neutrophil and white blood cell levels?
Hello doctor,
I have low neutrophils and a low white blood cell count (WBC count score of 3.4). However, everything else in my CBC is usually normal; what should I do to ensure that it is not cancer or anything serious?
Kindly help.
Thank you.
05 Jan 2024 - 1 min read
