Anyone Have Issues With Faslodex?
I have been on faslodex monthly injections as maintenance for a little over 7 years. My cancer broke thru while I was on tamoxifen so wondering if anyone has had a breakthrough while on this. I am a 3x survivor stage 4
Faslodex (Fulvestrant) is a treatment for estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women whose cancer has progressed after treatment with antiestrogen therapy such as tamoxifen. Here are some details:
Common Side Effects
- Injection site pain
- Nausea
- Bone pain
- Joint pain
- Headache
- Back pain
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If not for Faslodex I would have to do chemo for the rest of my life. The key is finding a good nurse that knows how to give good IM injections. After awhile they don't hurt nearly as bad. I have to have one in each butt cheek, you may only have to have one. It is oil based & thick is why it hurts a little...good luck hon & prayers
Pink lady. Yes faslodex are painful. I have a lot of scar tissue built up in my behind, they have to give them IM. But I must be lucky, I have had no serious issues with it & so far my cancer is in remission...hugs
Good to know since i know they'll want to start me on different med once done with chemo and radiation.
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