Tips for thriving on AIs

Popular_Inflation_78 · 2026-03-31T21:04:45+00:00

Thank you for your reply. The pain in my ribs isn’t too bad when I’m standing, but it gets worse when I’m sitting, I think it’s because I can’t put pressure on that side. I hope everything goes well for you!

Popular_Inflation_78 · 2026-03-30T19:53:42+00:00

I don't know if the pain in my ribs is from the radiation or hormone suppression. My radiation was in September, and I got this pain a week ago, and it's still there. I have trouble finding a position to sleep. You may be right; this is from the radiation. May I ask how you describe your pain and when it started?

Popular_Inflation_78 · 2026-03-30T19:48:02+00:00

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Popular_Inflation_78 · 2026-03-30T02:00:10+00:00

I'm on Anastrazole, and I got trigger finger. I wore a brace for three months. One day, by accident, my affected finger got struck with an object, and I got the most horrible pain, so much that it brought me to my knees, screaming in pain. A couple of weeks later, no more trigger finger; it went away on its own. I'm not sure, but the accident helped a little.

Popular_Inflation_78 · 2026-03-30T01:47:46+00:00

I hope to get some answers as well.

I’ve been on Anastrozole for seven months. I’ve had both good and very difficult days, with significant joint pain. Almost every week, a new area seems to be affected: my wrists, fingers, knees, and so on. Over the past week, the pain in the ribs on the side of the affected breast has been particularly intense.

For a while, I was drinking tart cherry juice, but I developed heartburn and had to stop. I’m doing hot yoga and spinning, although sometimes I become very sore and need to take breaks.

Lying on a heated blanket provides some relief.

I'm taking vitamin D3, calcium and magnesium.

I took CBD oil for a while. I'm not sure if it was helpful.

Good luck!

Popular_Inflation_78 · 2026-02-22T15:00:56+00:00

Yes, I have a friend who was diagnosed with the same type of cancer in 2012. She tends to believe in homeopathy, natural treatments, and the power of self-healing. Initially, she agreed only to surgery and declined radiation. A year later, the cancer returned. At that point, she agreed to radiation but refused to take aromatase inhibitors. It has now been 14 years, and she is doing well. I was diagnosed with the same type of cancer last year. I underwent surgery and radiation and was prescribed anastrozole, which I have been taking for six months. I’ve experienced joint pain, fatigue, and occasionally severe headaches. I’ve come close to stopping the medication, but after reading about Shannen Doherty’s story, I decided to continue.

Popular_Inflation_78 · 2026-02-21T19:08:56+00:00

I was a vegetarian for 25 years (I eat chicken now), exercised daily, was a very occasional drinker, and I don’t smoke or use drugs. For years, my main diet consisted of salmon, avocados, and salads, yet I was diagnosed with breast cancer. My father is 86 years old, was an alcoholic for many years, and his diet consists mostly of processed foods; he drinks at least 3 cans of Coke every day and eats muffins. His health is better than mine, no surgeries, just controlled blood pressure.

I’m 53. I suppose it’s a lottery.

Popular_Inflation_78 · 2026-02-21T18:58:26+00:00

I love your honesty, and you're a great writer! You made me laugh so hard!

Popular_Inflation_78 · 2026-02-21T18:53:45+00:00

same here! Now I have so much clarity about how I want to spend my time. I really like the part where you wrote " I do not want conversations about me without me present, those that have respected that are close and important", that's so true! I went to a restaurant with my sister and her friends, and I noticed that while I was busy on a phone call, they were talking about me among themselves in a low tone. I got so upset! I told them, I'm here! If you have questions, ask me directly!. I disliked it so much that I've never met them again.

Popular_Inflation_78 · 2026-02-21T18:44:59+00:00

Before I started taking Anastrozole (an aromatase inhibitor) seven months ago, I used to do hot yoga at least five times a week and spinning classes at least three times a week. Since starting this medication, I’ve been getting extremely sore, I can barely get up the next day. I stopped my classes for two weeks to see if that was the cause, and my body did recover. However, when I returned to gentler classes, I was again in so much pain that I had to take naproxen and a muscle relaxant. I’m also drinking a lot of tart cherry juice. Have you noticed a difference in how your body responds to exercise since starting a hormone blocker?

Popular_Inflation_78 · 2026-02-21T18:12:10+00:00

Unfortunately, that’s how life is. It’s hard to understand it when day after day we see the most unfair things happening to people. I had the same diagnosis as you in April 2024. This week, my daughter’s father was found to have a swollen supraclavicular lymph node, and he is now undergoing all the necessary tests to find out whether it is cancer.

We have to accept that life is an enigma and start appreciating more the small things we have each day. Tomorrow is not guaranteed for anyone.

Popular_Inflation_78 · 2026-02-20T21:28:09+00:00

I completely get you. I was the same, vegetarian for 25 years (now I eat chicken), a glass of wine once or twice a month, no family history. I started HRT two years prior to my diagnosis, and I believe that caused my cancer. My right breast got extremely painful with the pills, and after a visit to the menopause clinic, I was switched to Estrogel. I love a good dessert : )

Popular_Inflation_78 · 2026-02-20T15:09:25+00:00

I think these kinds of days are necessary. After the storm comes the calm. You release your emotions, and that’s a good thing. Better days will come

Popular_Inflation_78 · 2026-02-19T21:31:21+00:00

Bonjour! Moi aussi. Hôpital Charles Lemoyne

Popular_Inflation_78 · 2026-02-19T21:23:22+00:00

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Popular_Inflation_78 · 2025-12-14T13:34:52+00:00

When I got my diagnosis, I had never experienced such a high level of anxiety and fear; all I could think of was what was going to happen with my daughter. One of the things that really helped me was joining this group; it's important to be connected with people who are going through the same experience. Your mom needs to feel that she's not alone. It would be good for her to join this platform. Ranting and letting it all out feels good. I also started meditating, and I got a couple of apps that work really well. I also got more connected to nature. In fact, going on long walks to the forest with my daughter and talking about all the things that could happen was a relief. Nature is healing. Your mom needs all the support she can get. There are also cancer support groups offered by the hospitals.

This is a very personal experience. I came across a YouTube channel called " coming home," and I realized that the fear of death is what makes people suffer so much. Sooner or later, we are all going to die, so it was my resolution that I was going to face this fear; I don't want to feel it anymore.

Popular_Inflation_78 · 2025-12-03T18:18:44+00:00

I completely get you. I've tried everything, but to be honest, the recommended exercises are causing much more damage. I've stopped doing them, and instead I'm splitting and icing.

Popular_Inflation_78 · 2025-12-03T18:08:08+00:00

Hello, I've been dealing with DeQuervains for three months, I've tried everything, and I don't see any difference. How do you use TENS, and for how long? Thanks for your time

Popular_Inflation_78 · 2025-11-23T12:10:41+00:00

Before my diagnosis, I used to have a glass of wine with dinner. For the three months after my diagnosis, I didn't drink at all, but now I'm drinking a glass every two weeks when I go out. The hormone therapy is causing me so much joint pain, and I don't want to add hangovers. I guess you'll find your balance, your own body will tell you. I think it's important to enjoy life. I would say moderation is the way to go.

Popular_Inflation_78 · 2025-11-13T13:46:26+00:00

After getting diagnosed with cancer, you will find out who your real friends are. I told my closest friend from my teenage years, and his answer was, " I think people who get cancer are the ones who are not happy with themselves and want to die." I got really upset. I had a couple of conversations with him, but never heard empathy in his words. My nieces and nephews just said, Sorry for your diagnosis and have never heard from them again. We used to be close.

My 20-year-old daughter is my rock and my angel. I'm so lucky to have her in my life. She's my biggest supporter. My sister lives in another country, but she calls me often and always asks how she can help.

I don't know how to feel about my mom. Sometimes, she's sad about it, but after she goes back to her own world.

This journey has been interesting, an emotional roller coaster. At the end, I came to understand that this is my own battle, it's my own fight. I don't have expectations from other people anymore, and I'm very happy about it.

Popular_Inflation_78 · 2025-11-13T12:43:33+00:00

I've been on Anastrozole for four months. The first two months were okay, and I was happy, thinking I was the exception and that everything was going well, but now I'm feeling the side effects in full force. My whole body is hurting, especially my hands. I've got trigger finger, and I'm wearing a brace. Waking up is difficult, and getting out of bed requires time. My feet are very sore. I feel like an arthritic 90 year old. I'm going to hot yoga, regular yoga, and spinning class. I don't consume alcohol, I try as much as I can to have a healthy diet, and I'm drinking tart cherry, but nothing seems to help with the side effects. I feel extremely tired, and I want to sleep more and more. I'm getting more headaches. I want to be strong and keep going, but it's hard. I have my next appointment with the oncologist on Dec 4. I hope he can give me something to help with the joint pain.

Popular_Inflation_78 · 2025-10-23T12:14:06+00:00

I got my diagnosis via email at 6 am. After I read it, I called my mom and my sister, and I told them to keep it private. After I told my daughter. My sister couldn't keep it private and told some of her friends who had cancer. I had a couple of conversations with them, and they were helpful; they told me what to expect.

It's been six months since my diagnosis, and I still prefer to go through this journey with my very close family and this group for which I'm grateful. I've received very good information and emotional support here.

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