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Old 06-09-2009, 11:58 PM   #1
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Arimidex....bodybuilding...

Did you know that Arimidex is used by some men as a supplement for bodybuilding? Due to the limited availability and high cost, it is a much desired product on the black market.
I came across this while watching The Wrestler. I was so surprised!
Didn't watch the entire movie. Not my kind...
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1993: right side DCIS, lumpectomy, rads
1999: left side DCIS, lumpectomy, rads, tamoxifen

2006:
BRCA 2 positive
Stage I, invasive DCIS (6mm x 5mm)
Grade: intermediate
sentinal node biopsy: neg
HER2/neu amplified 4.7
ER+/PR+
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Oncotype dx 20
Bilat mastectomy with DIEP flap reconstruction
oophorectomy

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finished 1 yr herceptin 05/07
Arimidex, stopped after almost 1 yr
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Old 06-10-2009, 07:21 AM   #2
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Maryanne,

I was unaware of it until the baseball scandal which occured over the winter: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4105353

Apparently, this over the counter AI is supposed to increase testosterone by blocking estrogen. I guess he thought it would be a "work around" for the banned steriods, but it still triggered a positive test.

There is also an abstract from the current ASCO that discusses changes in body mass in women on AI's : http://www.abstract.asco.org/AbstView_65_32202.html which I think would make these designer drugs in Hollywood. If the overall effect is to maximize a decrease in fat and an increase in lean body mass, this would help an athlete develop muscle power as well.

The scariest thing to me is that 6 OXO Extreme is out there at your local GNC and other vitamin stores with no FDA approval or control. Those of us who take these drugs know how powerful they are and can discuss side effects with our docs.

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Old 06-10-2009, 11:37 AM   #3
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Does this mean I should be thinner on an AI---because if so, it ain't happenin'!
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Left mast .9cm tumor 5 of 14 nodes
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4 DD A/C
12 Taxol/Herceptin
33Rads
Strange infect mast site one year aft surg, hosp 1 wk
Herceptin for total of 18 months
Lupron Monthly 4 yrs
Neurontin for aches, pains and hot flashes(It works!)
Ovaries removed 11/09 stop Lupron and Neurontin
Arimidex 6 yrs (tried Femara, no SE improvement)
Tried Exemestane-hips got so bad could hardly walk
Back to Arimidex for year seven
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Stop Zometa 7/13-Bi-lateral Stress Fractures in Femurs from Zometa
5/14 Start Tamoxifen
3/15 Stem cell transplant to stimulate femur bone growth/healing
5/15 Complete fracture of right femur/Titanium rods both femurs
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3/17 Stop Evista--unwelcome side effects!
NED and no meds.......
14YEARS NED!
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Old 06-10-2009, 11:53 AM   #4
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I guess I better keep an eye on my son - not just to admire his build! :-)
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Old 06-10-2009, 01:12 PM   #5
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Rhonda,

There was another ASCO abstract about that which I posted in the Meeting Highlights Forum this morning:
http://her2support.org/vbulletin/sho...eferrerid=1173

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Old 06-10-2009, 07:10 PM   #6
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Sassy, I was just thinking the same thing!!! Hope those athletes aren't pinning their hopes on arimidex, 'cause it isn't doing much to improve my physique!!! If my insurance costs go any higher I may have to sell some to supplement...!!!
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5/05 biopsy-invasive lobular carcinoma with LCIS,8mm tumor,stage 1 grade 2, ER+ PR+ Her2+++
6/14/05 bilateral mastectomy, node neg. all scans neg.
Oncotype DX-high risk
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10/05 -10/06 1 yr. herceptin
arimidex-5 years
2/14/08 started daily self administered injections..FORTEO for severe osteoporosis
7/28/09 BRCA 1 negative BRCA2 POSITIVE
8/17/09 prophylactic salpingo-oophorectomy
10/15/10 last FORTEOinjection
RECLAST infusion(ostoeporosis)
6/14/10 5 year cancerversary!
8/2010-18%increase in bone density!
no further treatments
Oncologist says, "Go do the Happy Dance"
I say,"What a long strange trip its been"
'One day at a time'
6-14-2015. 10 YEAR CANCERVERSARY!
7-16 to 9-16. Extensive (and expensive) dental work done to save teeth. Damage from osteoporosis and chemo and long term bisphosphonate use
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2 days later, massive hive outbreak. This led to an eventual dx of Chronic Ideopathic Urticaria, an auto-immune disease from HELL.
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Old 06-10-2009, 07:38 PM   #7
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I don't know Susan.....maybe the "Arimidex Belly" will be the new rage!
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dx age 45
DX 2/15/05 Stage IIb (at surgery)restaged IIIa
Left mast .9cm tumor 5 of 14 nodes
Triple Positive
4 DD A/C
12 Taxol/Herceptin
33Rads
Strange infect mast site one year aft surg, hosp 1 wk
Herceptin for total of 18 months
Lupron Monthly 4 yrs
Neurontin for aches, pains and hot flashes(It works!)
Ovaries removed 11/09 stop Lupron and Neurontin
Arimidex 6 yrs (tried Femara, no SE improvement)
Tried Exemestane-hips got so bad could hardly walk
Back to Arimidex for year seven
Zometa 2X Annual for 7years, Lasix
Stop Arimidex 5/13
Stop Zometa 7/13-Bi-lateral Stress Fractures in Femurs from Zometa
5/14 Start Tamoxifen
3/15 Stem cell transplant to stimulate femur bone growth/healing
5/15 Complete fracture of right femur/Titanium rods both femurs
9/16 Start Evista stopTamoxifen
3/17 Stop Evista--unwelcome side effects!
NED and no meds.......
14YEARS NED!
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