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Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

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@turtle4115

I'm 74 and am waiting to start Radiation for Stage 1 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Estrogen & Progesterone +. After my radiation I'm supposed to start Anastrazole and am concerned about the side effects. My Medical Oncologist eased my anxiety. She told me to try it and if I experience side effects we have two other medications to try. If I can't tolerate any of them I'll have done what I can and just keep up with my follow ups. I figure the stress I was putting on myself is worse for my health than not taking the Anastrazole. I'm trying to keep things in perspective, with each passing year something else could kill me before the Cancer. But I don't want to be in constant pain or end up on so many medications that I can't live my life.

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I'm 68 yrs old. Stage 0-1 HR Positive- Ductal. After 5 sessions of targeted radiation, I was put on Anastrazole. My system did not work well with this medication. Joint pain and severe abdominal and back pain that put me in bed. My reoccurrence was 5% so I decided after only 6 months to not take any of the meds. Living my best life. These are difficult decisions. I wish you the very best.