I am so supportive of all who have decided the best course of action to fight this ugly disease. I am envious of your success. I am resending my previous post that I hoped would encourage other women that it is reasonable in feeling they wanted to question and understand the options presented to them. My heart goes out to all of us in the search and hope for a full life.

A reminder of my recent post follows.

Wow! If you follow this platform of sharing experiences you realize that the variations are amazing.

Anastrozole is a one size fits all remedy that is prescribed for any who have the words Breast Cancer associated with their diagnosis. It’s intent can’t be challenged and invites anyone taking Anestrozole or its equivalent to be aware of side effects.
The side effects that are the first you are made aware of are so main stream that I angrily say you can find them on the back of a ketchup bottle. The levels after that if you decide to research further do require your attention because they are more specific and more debilitating.
All knowledge and decisions based on that are so individual they run the risk never really wholly connecting with anyone specifically.
Unlike most men, women seek out this connection anyway. Women are looking for that lost ingredient in their situation that allows them to determine whether they can evaluate, understand and decide what is best for them on all the levels that they require and can deal with on a day-to-day basis.

I will say that my process has involved knowledgeable well-intentioned medical staff, friends and forums such as this.

At times I have felt like a hypochondriac as I have received the ‘Tylenol and Bengay’ prescription.
I have gone through the ‘Suck it up’ phase and finally realized decision-making is something we women have all evolved towards and cherish.
Make the medical profession understand the specifics of what YOU are experiencing. Appreciate their input and then decide what you think is best for you. You have something no one else can comprehend or give you. Your experience in this.
Research, listen and endure as much as YOU can and make your decision in the moment you are in as wisely as you can.