Lumpectomy, chemo, radiation now ARIMADEX

Hi Andij, I had my first breast cancer back in 2003 - lumpectomy, full node clearance and radiation. I was supposed to take Tamoxifen but after taking it for 3months,I couldn't stand the side effects and I stopped it. I lived a healthy lifestyle but 7 years later the cancer came back in the same breast,same spot.This time I had a mastectomy, then chemo and onto Tamoxifen.I stuck it out for 4 years with the help of another drug(Endep). My oncologist would like me to continue for 10 yrs but I now have other health issues as a result if long term Tamoxifen use so I am reluctant.My advice is to try it and see how you go.I know too many women who have had a recurrence - taking Arimadex or Tamoxifen is your best protection.What worries me is the long term use of these drugs.Having yearly blood tests, bone density or pelvic ultrasounds would hopefully indicate any changes and then you can decide whether to change drugs or stop. It's taken over a year since stopping Tamoxifen for all my health issues to improve.Popping that first pill is always scary but NOT taking it is equally a worry. Good luck with your decision. Tonya xx