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Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole
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I had 3 lumpectomy's for DCIS. Just finishing radiation. They wanted me to take anastozole for 5 years. I am not going to take it as there are too many side effects. Bone loss, hot flashes, sleep problems. My chances for reoccurence have dropped to 14% taking the drug would drop it to 8%. With all those side effects and taking something for 5 years. Not worth it for me. I am 66 years old in good health. I just can't see taking a drug with so many side effects. It also can cause blood clots.
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I delete same way at first and I was 70 doctor said it is the safest way to prevent cancer coming back. I had some hair loss not terrible. Only side effects I had was diahrea I was prone to that sensitive stomach. Otherwise five years later. Win win. Give it a try a real try try not to talk you into side effects. Good drug I read it is the drug of choice follow your oncologist advise don’t read the web
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@cfetoday there is quite a difference between 14% and 8%. Respectfully, are you sure you don't want to try anastrazole or another aromatase inhibitor? Many of us had minor side effects. I found that if I walked more than 30 minutes, any joint pain eased.
Many of us have found that the manufacturer makes a difference. I tried anastrazole generic, then letrozole generic thinking the problem was anastrazole, but it was the fillers. I ended up doing brand name letrozole (Femara) and toward the end did find a generic that was fine.
I was 63-68 during treatment. I am 9 years out from a grade 3 invasive mixed cancer.