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Arimidex - first 6 months
I was terrified of this drug and the side effects and I even posted on here looking for support and info back in Jan. (The tone police intervened and I have stayed away from this site since because I ...
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@Temple - have you considered changing your Oncologist? I think it is very important to have faith in your Onc & be able to put any questions to them without feeling belittled or not believed! If their 'patient style' doesn't suit you, you could consider changing Oncs - as you will be seeing them on & off for the next few years.
My first Onc was VERY dismissive and when I told him of my severe side effects on Letrozole after just a few weeks - he basically denied that side effects even happen! We all know the truth of that now tho! You are so lucky that you've not had many/any.
I even felt that he was annoyed at having to spend time with me & that I wasn't sick enough to warrant his time ..... so I swapped to a lovely lady Onc in the same hospital and have been happy with her ever since. I see her again on Tues.
My first Onc was VERY dismissive and when I told him of my severe side effects on Letrozole after just a few weeks - he basically denied that side effects even happen! We all know the truth of that now tho! You are so lucky that you've not had many/any.
I even felt that he was annoyed at having to spend time with me & that I wasn't sick enough to warrant his time ..... so I swapped to a lovely lady Onc in the same hospital and have been happy with her ever since. I see her again on Tues.