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blossom
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15 years ago

Angela

Could some of the survivors out there get me through takin Arimidex I am so scared about taking this pill,

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  • Hi Tanya

     

    What scares me is all the side effects you could be having, so what quality of life would I have? Went to the family Drs yesterday he told me my body would settle down after a while, and to get used to it, it also did not mean that I would have symptoms for the next 5yrs. I thought that made sence, So I finaly took me 1st pill taking it at night it made me feel very relaxed, but a bit tired in the morning feeling a bit sluggish. but eh made another step, think this web site is very helpful,

    But I would still like to hear about other survivors out there with there symptoms,

  • Hi Angela, welcome.

    I'm with Tanya here, i understand your fears but i did 1 year on tamoxofin, had to have a hysterectomy (as i wasnt in menopause) and have been on Arimadex 21/2 yearsand had no problems on either drugs, have a little faith in your oncologist and modern medicine, it's come a long way and like i say have no complaints,  the pills at the end of your journey to me are the easy bit, good luck....Kaz

  • Hi Angela, welcome.

    I'm with Tanya here, i understand your fears but i did 1 year on tamoxofin, had to have a hysterectomy (as i wasnt in menopause) and have been on Arimadex 21/2 yearsand had no problems on either drugs, have a little faith in your oncologist and modern medicine, it's come a long way and like i say have no complaints,  the pills at the end of your journey to me are the easy bit, good luck....Kaz

  • Hi blossom

    What scares you about taking Arimidex???  Whilst I am not a fan of Arimidex, i would not dream of not taking it.  I have been taking it for 3 years and have another 2 to go.

    The thought of dying from Breast Cancer scares me more!!

    Let us know what your concerns are and we can maybe shed some light on your concerns.

    Tanya

     

     

  • Hi blossom

    What scares you about taking Arimidex???  Whilst I am not a fan of Arimidex, i would not dream of not taking it.  I have been taking it for 3 years and have another 2 to go.

    The thought of dying from Breast Cancer scares me more!!

    Let us know what your concerns are and we can maybe shed some light on your concerns.

    Tanya