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Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

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@buckokey

Depending on the type of cancer you have, a mastectomy may not solve your ultimate
concerns. I have/had HER 2 Positive cancer generated and promoted by estrogen.
I have been on Anastrozole for six years. My numbers are good (according to my
oncologist). However, I am now facing the possibility of eye surgery as a possible side
effect of hormonal therapy. My mother, however, had one of the effects and she
never had cancer nor was she ever on hrt. So, My eye condition might be an inheritable
condition. It's all of the uncertainty that is so disturbing to me at this point in time.
J. Hendrixson

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@jhendrixson
Oh I do agree with you! I’m awaiting a scan due to intermittent pain on my right side that will feel almost like pleurisy—and then go away for a few days and start again. I’m also awaiting a heart monitor because doctor said he hears palpitations. I have eye appointment (routine) this month so will see how that goes. Having “C” makes me question every little pain—and I hate it. Knowing I’ve had the lump in breast for over two years—but only told it was ILC about a year ago; then encouraged to try shrinking the lump (which is now two lumps) for 9 months and have lumpectomy—to now thinking “just remove entire breast”—it’s all so overwhelming. Is the cancer spreading since it took so long for diagnosis? Is the pain just a little “something” I needn’t worry about? Are all these other symptoms a result of taking these AI’s or are they something I would have had any way at “my age” (79)? I feel like this has dragged on too long and I’m exhausted from all the changes and decisions ahead. Trying to remain positive; waiting on tests, outcomes, and surgery is difficult but trusting in my faith along with medical team’s advice and guidance.