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Taking Tamoxifen long term, between 5-10 years after breast cancer.
Breast Cancer | Last Active: May 29, 2023 | Replies (27)Comment receiving replies
I have been on anastrozole for 3 years. I have pain in my neck and arms. Exercise does help . My oncologist recently told me that he thinks continuing the drug for another 5 years after I complete the first 5 years would be good. I wasn’t thrilled with the idea thinking I was the only one to be told this. Thank you for sharing , you have eased my mind.
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At each appointment my oncologist keeps hinting that I should take anastrozole for more than 5 years. He said he will do testing for chance of recurrence at my 5 year mark. I find that I need to keep moving every day to keep the joint pain and stiffness manageable. I just keep repeating encouraging scripture verses in my head and telling myself that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.