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Done!
Yay! It's been 9+ years since diagnosis, surgery, treatments and my Oncologist has set me free! No more Aromatose Inhibitors, Tamoxifen. I have been on Tamoxifen, Letrozole, Aromasin and back to Tamoxifen.
I endured the time with no breaks. Occasional side effects but the last couple of years side effects dominated. Legs swollen from the knees down and painful at night. Wearing compression socks!
Had all other tests including Ultrasound on the heart as process of elimination. I am a carer for a younger sister with Dementia so I would say stress and Tamoxifen played a part.
Now it's weird not to take something as I was so disciplined.
Hug those near and dear as you just don't know
Take care
Those starting out hopefully you'll soon be where I am at, ecstatic and pleased that I persevered.....
I endured the time with no breaks. Occasional side effects but the last couple of years side effects dominated. Legs swollen from the knees down and painful at night. Wearing compression socks!
Had all other tests including Ultrasound on the heart as process of elimination. I am a carer for a younger sister with Dementia so I would say stress and Tamoxifen played a part.
Now it's weird not to take something as I was so disciplined.
Hug those near and dear as you just don't know
Take care
Those starting out hopefully you'll soon be where I am at, ecstatic and pleased that I persevered.....
12 Replies
- Well done you! Congratulations on having 'graduated'. Enjoy the freedom and make the most of everything.
- Amazing, congratulation's so looking forward to making one of these posts of my own one day 😊
- Congratulations @iserbrown
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🍾🍾🍾 - Dear @iserbrown,
Good on you! and
Best wishes from jennyss in Western NSW - Wonderful news! It’s exciting to read about @iserbrown
I echo others’ thanks for your supportive contributions.Caring for a family member with dementia can make such a difference to how they experience their situation and is a really wonderful way of living a purposeful life. Look after yourself too 🌸🌻 - Well done @iserbrown for sticking it out without a break - I couldn't (and didn't) do that! xx
Caring for a family member with dementia is difficult and whilst it can be rewarding, it is also very trying on your own health, both mental and physical xx I feel your pain xx. Stress would definitely be contributing. I hope that now you've finished, that those aches & pains diminish quickly xx
I agree with @Locksley - thank you for being so supportive to our members, 'specially the newbies xx
take care xx - Congratulations! It’s such a long time and there is a lot to adjust to, so I hope the next phase of your life is filled with wellness and happiness!
- Congratulations @iserbrown. These are the stories we all want to hear. Enjoy and best wishes <3
- Fantastic @iserbrown. That feeling of being set free must be wonderful. Well done for hanging in there great example of perseverance and determination right there considering what other life pressures you have. Enjoy and celebrate
- Congratulations that is awesome news. Thank you for always being so supportive of newbies with advice and care. Jump up and down for joy.
