Michelle_Ma_Bel
12 years agoMember
Decisions
Hi, I am 60 going on 45, had a recent mastectomy, and now like Debbie have to make a decision between Tamoxifen and Anastrozole - Aromastase Inhibitor. I have read and re-read many times all the inf...
Thank you "pink sisters" - I love the term! To Christine, Jandy, Louise and Robyn, many thanks for your input, all of your comments have been very helpful to me in coming to terms with taking hormone therapy. I am feeling as ok as I can be about taking Tamoxifen now, day 3 today! I just need to remind myself about taking things one day at the time, reviewing continuously with onc and GP as time goes on. I use the image of shutting or slamming a gate in my mind to block negative thoughts. This helped whilst I was in hospital and while waiting for the pathology post mastectomy. I'll continue doing that to keep positive with the treatment effects and outcome. You have all travelled along this difficult road and obviously have become good problem solvers! It's great to be able to share honestly, so Christine don't think you're being indelicate at all! Thank you so much. Be kind to yourselves and have a happy day, Michelle :-)