Onco switched me back to Tamoxifen
So he walks in and says, "So what's going on?" I said "I hate Arimedex." He then proceeds to tell me what my probable side effects were and they matched my laundry list of SE's that I had with me. Since I tolerated Tamoxifen pretty well he switched me back. He brought up the "quality of life" thing....he really GETS it! He said by going back on Tamoxifen I'm only giving up 1% chance of no recurrence; I'm already around 98% chance it won't come back so I'm willing to give up that extra 1% for feeling better.
So, I guess what I'm saying is there is no reason to suffer. If Arimedex is not working for you, go back to your onco and ask if there is something else you can take.
My best to all of you!
Patti
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why did the Dr take you off
why did the Dr take you off Tamoxfin to start with? (now back on it) I am on it now for just over year + and really no side effects..very lucky i know..(same with my radiation)IF anything it helped my ulcertive colitis-since on Tamx. total remission after 18 yrs..
I hope you feel better once back on it..good luck...0 -
Becausedisneyfan2008 said:why did the Dr take you off
why did the Dr take you off Tamoxfin to start with? (now back on it) I am on it now for just over year + and really no side effects..very lucky i know..(same with my radiation)IF anything it helped my ulcertive colitis-since on Tamx. total remission after 18 yrs..
I hope you feel better once back on it..good luck...
Once you are in full menopause AI drugs (Femara, Arimidex and others) provide a little bit better protection than Tamoxifen. Tamoxifen = pre-menopausal; AI drugs = post-menopausal. When I began the journey I was "pre" now I'm "post".0 -
I was surgically 'post'.....pattimc said:Because
Once you are in full menopause AI drugs (Femara, Arimidex and others) provide a little bit better protection than Tamoxifen. Tamoxifen = pre-menopausal; AI drugs = post-menopausal. When I began the journey I was "pre" now I'm "post".
Still went on Tamoxifen instead....
My onc and I talked about it, and since I already was full-on osteoporotic from the treatment, and my cholesterol has been elevated all of my life (the top 2 side effects of the AI's), that the 1% difference was not worth it...
AND the top danger with Tamoxifen is uterine cancer...and I had a total hysterectomy with my bowel resection...
I DO agree, finding the right 'after breast cancer' treatment, with the least amount of side effects, is the best...reduce the chances of reoccurance as much as you can, with the least amount of effect to your lifestyle!!! Smart onc you have!
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I have been taking tamoxfin for over 1 1/2 yrs menopause about 2 yrs ago..pattimc said:Because
Once you are in full menopause AI drugs (Femara, Arimidex and others) provide a little bit better protection than Tamoxifen. Tamoxifen = pre-menopausal; AI drugs = post-menopausal. When I began the journey I was "pre" now I'm "post".
interesting....! tx0 -
Side Effects
Thank you for posting this. Good to know that there are options with these drugs. Not done with chemo yet. Have to have 33 rads. Onc. did mention Aromataise as the medication to be on after that. Wonder what will transpire before then. Getting a lot of information before saying yes to any drug.0 -
I am glad your doctordisneyfan2008 said:why did the Dr take you off
why did the Dr take you off Tamoxfin to start with? (now back on it) I am on it now for just over year + and really no side effects..very lucky i know..(same with my radiation)IF anything it helped my ulcertive colitis-since on Tamx. total remission after 18 yrs..
I hope you feel better once back on it..good luck...
I am glad your doctor switched you back to tamox. Good luck!0 -
How are rads going Jean?Jean T. Szabo said:Side Effects
Thank you for posting this. Good to know that there are options with these drugs. Not done with chemo yet. Have to have 33 rads. Onc. did mention Aromataise as the medication to be on after that. Wonder what will transpire before then. Getting a lot of information before saying yes to any drug.
How are rads going Jean?0
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