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Suggest Treatment For Joint Pain Post A Bilateral Mastectomy
Hi, I had a bilateral mastectomy in September 2016 and was put on Anastrozole. I am seeing my oncologist every three months. I know the hand and feet joint pain are common with this medication but can I look for it to get a lot worse than it is already?
Mon, 18 Jun 2018
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You’re correct this is probably a side effect of the medication. Since you have been on it for a while, the pain is not likely to get worse but to remain stable. If it is too severe talk to your doctor about another medication.
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You’re correct this is probably a side effect of the medication. Since you have been on it for a while, the pain is not likely to get worse but to remain stable. If it is too severe talk to your doctor about another medication.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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