HORMONE BLOCKERS
She then begins to discuss all of the pieces that still remain in terms of her recovery. 'Reconstruction which is several surgeries. Decision on taking a pill for the next five years that comes with...
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Hi @Myjourney, I am coming up to my first anniversary of taking Arimidex and will be asking for a bone density scan. Not expecting good news as I already had some loss of density in my left hip before being diagnosed. I've noticed a bit of knee pain in the last couple of weeks - I was walking 5kms 3-4 times a week but haven't managed to do that for a few weeks for various reasons. So maybe not a coincidence that this pain is kicking in since I know exercise is really important in easing some of the side effects. Hot flushes I can deal with, at 55 I would be getting them anyway but bone health is my main worry. I really feel for those ladies who are having so many other bad side effects from the various hormone blockers. I think I've been lucky so far in having minimal problems from Arimidex but we are all different and we may get none or just some of the side effects.
I wish there was an alternative to taking these drugs - so unfair that what hopefully keeps us cancer free can also do damage. But we all want to live long, healthy lives so is there a choice?
Breast cancer just keeps on giving doesn't it!
Wishing you all the best, Jane xx
I wish there was an alternative to taking these drugs - so unfair that what hopefully keeps us cancer free can also do damage. But we all want to live long, healthy lives so is there a choice?
Breast cancer just keeps on giving doesn't it!
Wishing you all the best, Jane xx