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Anyone else not taking hormone meds (Anastrozole etc.)

kebb
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Hi 

Just wondering if anyone has decided against taking hormone meds? I have been prescribed Anastrozole for 5 years but just don’t take to the idea much.  So many people appear to end up with very painful joints etc. Sounds like you age overnight to me?! 

Also the pay back (for me anyway it seems) regarding keeping cancer at bay is very small. Not taking the hormones increases my chances of a recurrence by 1.5 or 2%. A tiny difference really I guess. 

Would appreciate any views especially from anyone who never bothered with them but has also been cancer free for a few years?? 

I have asked something similar before but asking again because I AM very mixed up about it!  Not to mention paranoid!!! 

 

Many thanks anyway. 

Kebbs. 

  • Offline in reply to Amethystchrystal

    Hi, 

    I should see how you feel after your op. Are you having chemo and or radiotherapy? I too was Grade 2 IDC and cancer was in 2 of my Lymph Nodes that were removed at the same time as my masectomy. I am scared of cancer returning so am prepared to take Anastrazole for 5 years if it protects me. I've found the side effects quite manageable a little stiff and achy occasionally, fatigued but that could also be recovery from treatment and I'm just getting on with my life. I quite understand some people not taking the medication. I have Calcium tablets and a 6 monthly infusion to protect my bones.

    I wish you all the best and am sure you will make the right decision for you.

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