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Arimidex no longer listed on pbsmedecines
Hi everyone. Just went to the chemist to pickup my script for arimidex(I’ve been on it for the last 3 years).:The. Chemist informed me it’s no longer listed on the pbs and I will need to change my script. i am reluctant to change to a different medication as although arimidex has lots of unpleasant side effects at least I know I can tolerate them and I only have another two years to go. Has anyone else been told this and does anyone know the reasoning behind this decision?
2 years ago Place General discussions
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Re: Genomic testing
My oncologist suggested endopredict . The results happily showed that chemo would be of little benefit and wasn’t recommended and the results also suggested hormone therapy for 5 years rather than 10. Although genomic testing is only useful in particular circumstances it can be really helpful and should be subsidised for all suitable candidates in my view
3 years ago Place General
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Re: Happy Birthday wishes for 17 April @Helen22
Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes
4 years ago Place General discussions
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Re: When is your birthday?
Mine is April 17th
5 years ago Place Birthday board
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Newly diagnosed
Hi I’m new to this group but not to breast cancer! 20+ years ago I was treated for lobular breast cancer with a lumpectomy, chemo and radiotherapy. Now my latest mammogram detected a new cancer…..same breast , different type and hormone positive this time. The fear and shock of diagnosis is probably a little less second time around but anxiety regarding treatments and outcomes is just as great. I’m scheduled to have a mastectomy with diep reconstruction on 30th June. I’ve been reading all the stories that have been posted but I’m still overwhelmed by it all.
5 years ago Place General
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