Hi I’ve had two med reviews now and one due in January. Usually just agree to re prescribe. Again every case is different so speak to your professionals on my next subject. When I spoke with the bre t nurse about two years ago she was very informative and told me there was a good chance by the time I have done five of my ten, years, which will be 2024, on this  medication that I may only need t do two more years. Apparently research suggests that some people can reduce to seven years with the same protection. My surgeon confirmed this at that appointment, also in the follow up letter he se saying we could discuss it at next years appointment for options of tamoxifen or letrozole for the last two years. Again this will be on a case by case basis. Off to bed for a bit of insomnia .

All the best for Christmas and the same healthy happy 2024 for you too

Hi Jasssoscared,

It's good to hear from you.

I honestly don't think that many of us get through cancer treatment, without developing additional problems along the way, but the fact that we are still here is certainly a bonus. It sounds as if you may have dry eyes, which would make them feel gritty. I had this to start with and was given drops to simulate tears by my optician. I also had blurred vision with floaters and then the pressure in my eyes started to rise to a worrying level. I was also given drops to help reduce the pressures and I have to take these for the rest of my days, but they have brought the pressures down quite a bit.

I still have to attend the hospital to get the pressures checked every couple of months, but this all came about as the result of a visit to my optician. Try to make it your New Year's resolution to get your eyes checked, before any damage is done. I really found it terrifying, when I lost the sight in one eye and was fast losing it in the other.

I hope that you have a very Happy Christmas and a healthy New Year too.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi , I was so pleased to read your post! Magnesium certainly helps me with the bone pain so severe it wakes me up . My nails were in an awful state too so I take Bamboo extract for that which helps ! All these supplements are  costing me a fortune but so worth it x 

Was wondering if I was imagining lessening of joint pain but am keeping fingers crossed (trigger finger permitting …). 
i think I was well advised by the team who undertook my treatment, but there’s no substitute for experiencing joint pain. It was explained to me as a “slight” stiffness on getting up in the morning, but it’s worse than that and can be all day. 
Anyway, KBO as they say. We are still here and have much to be thankful for.