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Sadness: Due to Anastrozole or Just Dealing With Breast Cancer?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jan 19, 2023 | Replies (34)Comment receiving replies
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in Oct. 2021. I had a lumpectomy in Dec. 2021, followed by 20 radiation treatments. I began Anastrozole in March and have been taking it for 8 months. The expectation is to continue on Anastrozole for 5 years.
Since I started Anastrozole I have been experiencing depression and anxiety and bouts of crying.
When I reached out to my medical oncologist for help, she yelled at me, saying these were NOT side effects from the medicine. I felt much worse after speaking to her.
I am still taking Anastrozole because I fear my cancer returning. At least from these posts I feel better knowing I’m not the only one having these side effects. My doctor made me feel like I was going crazy.
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I cannot believe your oncologist that. I would probably consider changing to another oncologist. I too take anastrozole, and yes depression and anxiety are some of the side effects. Hang in there.
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Please know that you’re not crazy. We’ve all been there done that.
You’ve come through a very traumatic experience and will need time to decompress.
Perhaps talking to a counselor about your feelings or another breast cancer survivor or support group may help.
It’s difficult to determine if Anastrozole is to blame but your oncologist should never make you feel uncomfortable for asking questions that are concerning to you. ♥️🙏