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Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole
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I am one my second WEEK of Arimidex, after lumpectomy, node dissection and 32 radiation treatments. I did not have chemo, although it was a close call due to certain aspects of the breast cancer, but my oncologist let me make the decision....SO ~ I am going to finish Arimidex no matter what! So far so good, just insomnia. I am 67 years old and experienced arthritis pain years before the cancer, so I don't know if I am immune to joint pain or not! So far everything has been manageable; I feel empowered when I take that little pill every morning and I hope for continuing compatibility with that little white pill. I know 2 weeks is not a long time, but so far I'm in for the long run!
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never heard of i Arimidext i take Ibrance/chemo pill now for about 3 mod. for brst. canc, i was unable to have mastectomy as went to far, so take the above, faslidex and xgeva. also have a rectal tumor that nothing is being done and have tried for several mos. to find a less invasive surgeon.
good luck on your treatments, i did have radiation on the rectal tumor 2 yrs. ago not a good experience at all and do not reccommend it with the dr.s i went to.
talk to you later.starlight
Hi, Starlight! I can imagine radiation for rectal problems would be VERY unpleasant. I know how much my breast and underarm suffered after 6 weeks of radiation, so I think rectal burning and swelling would be very painful. I hope you are healing. If you don't mind my asking, and maybe it's against the site rules, but where do you live? Small town? It might be worth your while to find a proctologist who is willing to give you a second opinion. It sounds as though having someone else give you an option would be good. I'll keep you in my thoughts, Starlight!
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I was on Arimidex for 3 years until my tumor marker shot up. The oncologist was surprised I was on it for such a long time but I was. I was switched to a monthly shot of Faslodex and my tumor marker is 53 which is great. I too have trouble sleeping and the oncologist put me on a 3mg dosage of Melatonin (over the counter). That has helped me a great deal. Keep a positive attitude and keep up the good fight.