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Tamoxifen to Anastrazole
Hi All
I was 47 years old and pre-menopausal at diagnosis, but chemo caused menopause. I have been on Tamoxifen for approx. 18 months. I've had some of the expected side effects, but also some po...
Hi Suki
Tamoxifen is the only AI that I DIDN'T try! LOL Did you have any joint pain with it?
Do you come from an arthritis background? I did - and all the other AIs gave me joint pain - but the least pain was from the 'last one' I was put onto - Anastrazole! So hopefully you won't get any of the side effects! Not every one does.
I never felt 'fluey' tho ... I was on it for about 7 years - I finished AIs 12 months ago.
I hope you are going well xx. take care & all the best for this next part of your treatment xx
Hi arpie,
Again I feel better prepared after reading your post. Hearing that you were on the hormone blockers for seven years, again, was reassuring. I really trust my oncologist and team, who are great communicators, but I will cross that bridge when I come to it.
Hope you are going well xxx