It’s hard to say... I do have some aches and pains in my joints and bones, but I’m not sure what’s causing it. I’m almost 66, and was diagnosed with arthritis about 8 years ago-long before my cancer. I’m not sure if the arthritis is just progressing, or if it’s the cancer meds. This joint pain does seem to be better on the Tomoxifin than Anastrozole, but not enough to draw the conclusion that it’s caused by either medication.

It’s the brain fog that’s the worst for me. I’ve gotten to where I don’t even want to leave my house or interact with others. I repeat myself in conversations and can’t think clearly. I’m very embarrassed by it, so I just keep quiet and stay to myself as much as possible. My oncologist has given me a break for 3 months from the Tomoxifin. My cancer was very slow growing so she felt a break for a few months wouldn’t cause any harm. I do feel better off estrogen reducing drugs, and I believe I can think much more clearly without it.