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Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Nov 21 7:48am | Replies (1935)
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@karenrbach

I am a 14 year breast cancer survivor. My Oncologist had me on arimidex (or generic) 13 years. He retired and my new oncologist discontinued use of this drug last year. She said protocol was 10 years. I am fine and never really had any side effects from this drug. I have had a bone density test every two years to make sure all is well. I consider myself fortunate I never had any of the side effects being described.

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elizm | @elizm | Oct 17, 2018

You are a fortunate woman on several levels!

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mjpayan | @mjpayan | Oct 17, 2018

Hi Karen. Protocol from what I know is 5 or perhaps 10 years on Arimidex or other AIs. 2 years in. Able to live with diff affects. Had my bone density test on Monday. We will see.

Glad you are doing well.

My second time around. Tamoxifen the first time. Put me on menopause within months at the age of 48.

I’m good.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Oct 19, 2018

Hi @karenrbach, As a 14 year breast cancer survivor, your experience and knowledge will be welcome on Connect. May I ask what type of breast cancer you had and which treatments besides Arimidex?

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