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When do side effects of anastrozole begin?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Dec 6 1:06pm | Replies (78)Comment receiving replies
If it was me, I'd try and get more information. Is the oncologist saying there is 100% chance of recurrence and/or spread without the anastrozole? If so, what are the odds with it? There are several kinds of aromatase inhibitors, and another one might work better for you. The choice should not be between years of anxiety and death sentence. This might be time to get a second opinion, or at least explore other similar drugs. Can you consider getting more information?
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The Oncolist said I had a 20% chance of not getting cancer again. Or a 4% if I didn’t continue on the drug. I think it offended her I was questioning this drug. Which made me think I needed a different doctor. I wasn’t challenging her I wanted a discussion , I was asking questions about it. I’m thinking to ask for a different inhibitor and give her another shot. And see what happens. Our doctors need to be part of a team on ridding us of cancer not the only word in the discussion, not much of a discussion. And yes we always need more information!