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Breast cancer medication brings on painful side effects

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old woman. Three years ago, I had breast cancer surgery. After surgery, my oncologist said I should take medication for five years to prevent cancer recurrence. After three-and-a-half years on this medicine, I began having terrible shoulder, lower back and hip pain. I tried two other medications, but nothing […]

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Is estetrol appropriate for woman with a breast cancer history?

DEAR DR ROACH: I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1987 at the age of 39. I was treated with a lumpectomy, radiation and 5-FU chemotherapy (seven treatments). Nine years ago, in the same breast, I had a small tumor and elected to have a bilateral mastectomy followed by a prescription of tamoxifen for […]

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Underlying cause of a seizure needs to be further investigated

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been a registered nurse for 55 years. I’m writing in about my 42-year-old son who recently suffered a focal seizure while driving. He has a history of neck pain, possibly caused by his history of skateboarding on pipes during his early teen years and drumming in a band. My daughter […]

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New Alzheimer s medication slows progression, but isn t a cure

DEAR DR. ROACH: The U.S. Food and Drug administration granted traditional approval of Leqembi (lecanemab) for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease. While it’s not yet a cure, it apparently slows the progression of symptoms. Since the medication needs to be started early during the course of the disease, should older individuals like me (77) […]

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Dear Doctor: What can you tell me about Leqembi, the new drug for early Alzheimer s disease?

Dear Doctor: What can you tell me about Leqembi, the new drug for early Alzheimer s disease?
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