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Breast cancer - due to start radiotherapy and have to take anastrozole

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Recently gone through surgery. Due to breast cancer had a masectomy.now due to have a course of radio therapy. Also have to take anastrozole. Which reading side effects not looking forward to taking. Been through the menapause once is bad enough. Sounds like this medication. Will maybe cause all those awful symptoms again. Anyone advise please

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    I started anastrozole after my chemo and unfortunately started getting pains and stiffness in my hands - the oncologist advised regular stretching and exercise and healthy foods. She also pointed out a study from Tokyo where women took a food supplement called Pomi-t. I now take it and my hands are much better but not sure about my hot flushes. The oncologist said it's safe because it does not affect oestrogen levels in my body

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    I started anastrozole after my chemo and unfortunately started getting pains and stiffness in my hands - the oncologist advised regular stretching and exercise and healthy foods. She also pointed out a study from Tokyo where women took a food supplement called Pomi-t. I now take it and my hands are much better but not sure about my hot flushes. The oncologist said it's safe because it does not affect oestrogen levels in my body

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