Hi Issy,

I too was prescribed hormone treatment last year. (Think mine were Anastrozole though). 
Anyway I was never keen to take them given the awful side affects. So I started taking them every other day. Not sure why really but it was a sign from the get-go that these tablets weren't going to be for me I think!! 

Even at 50% of the dose they affected my mood more than anything. I just felt life wasn't great. On top of that I felt after the diagnosis (always a bombshell!) and the operation followed by radiotherapy I needed a bit of 'up time'!! Anyway I stopped them altogether within about 4 months I think. Two weeks later I started to feel brighter. Life was worth living again.  
 

I didn't get bad joint pain like so many but I perhaps didn't take them for long enough? 
 

My oncologist said he wasn't overly worried about me not taking them as, like you, I had had a course of radiotherapy. I do at times wonder if I am making a mistake. They DO offer (in my case) a very small protective factor but it's as little as 1.5%. I feel by exercising each day, keeping my weight down and by eating very healthily I can protect myself in equal amount. 

So yes I have come to the same conclusion as you. Sounds like you were much more compliant about taking the hormones than I have been though. 
 

I do hope you feel ok with your decision not to take the meds.  It IS a big decision for sure! In any event the tablets are still there should you change your mind.

I guess it's down to personal choice. As I said I feel it's a tiny risk (but a risk nonetheless) but I choose to feel well and strong. I take my hat off to the women on this site who go through agonies owing to hormonal treatment.  I know many women have little choice though. Their cancer was at a later stage or more widespread than mine. I feel I was left with some room for manoeuvre. 
 

Stay well. 
Kebbs.