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Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole
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Yes ive been on arimidex for 3mo my hair has gotten thin but but started biotin and its coming back but its very fine. Its thd extrene exhaustion thats gettibg me down as wrlk as muscle weakness. I was extremely active before and at 70 all my dr. Say i dont act that old nor look that old. Well now i feel like 90 and i have 4.5 years to go. I had hrp1 grade 1 non aggressive all lymph node clean cancer was smaller than a cheerio no chemo no radiation. I wonder if this is realky necessary. All kinds of female issues i didnt have before. Maybe you will be among wonen who have no side affects
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Why don’t you try Tamoxifen - less side effects
@bressie I am 65 and tried 2 different meds and decided with 4 grandsons and a life of moving around I could not handle that kinda quality of life!
My BC was 1A hers negative, pro+, er+ 2 lymph nodes nothing in them or marginal tissue, 20 radiation treatments, and a hysterectomy
You can do it!!
Decide what you want to feel like and the quality of life!!!
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bressie, i was on Arimidex for almost 2 years. I quit a week ago because I simply can't take the side effects. My doctor has prescribed Exemestane. I'm hoping I can tolerate it better than the other. Like you, I'm in my 70's (I just turned 75) and quality of life is important! I will continue taking the meds for the 5 years. i don't want a recurrence, so...fingers crossed!