Femara - To take or not to take...
Has anyone made the decision to NOT take a blocker drug such as femara?
I am 63 years old and have recently had a lumpectomy (1cm Grade 3) and central lymph node removal (Lymph node was clear) and ...
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As mentioned previously I had surgery for breast cancer Dec 2011 and was put on Femara Dec 2011 and was meant to be on it for five years - I stopped taking after 5 months due to the horrible side effects. I did my research and decided that, for me, the advantages did not outway the disadvantages, and if I keep ensuring I get regular check ups I should be ok. The side effects were so awful and were interfering with my work in breeding and training horses. I was to the stage that I could not even open a can of coke let alone break in a young horse. My joints have improved by my hands are still not good with one finger permanently disabled. I never suffered joint pain and other awful side effects before Femara. I will never take this drug again.