@pacentro I'm not clear on why you replied to me & w/ this information about yourself. I was confused by it and saw your previous post to Sara...so I think what patients are often expressing in regards to these side affects or effectiveness issues are what they are ACTUALLY doing or feeling. So can you clarify: are you taking Anastrozole? and if so the prescribed dosage, half, or not taking it at all? You made statements about European BC system as a whole prescribes 1/2 dosage of Anastrozole and Tamoxafen 5mg is available... I am aware in general that there are different protocols is various parts of Europe. It would maybe be helpful if you can provide this discussion with where we can also read this information for ourselves so that we have verifiable facts from such medical institutions.
My past 2 sets of scans since 2024 show my tumor is the same size. So my oncologist said my Met BC is "Asleep" it's not considered "in remission", but again I am surprised & thankful considering my life has actually been even more stressful since last year w/ increased responsibilities of various family health & finance issues that have been overwheling and my sleep is only 4-5 hrs avg. It's been grueling to have my own self care and peace of mind.
I like yr comment about "if men had to take these drugs ..." 🙂 Take care, be well.