Aromasin after Chemo and Radiation

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candu
candu Member Posts: 30
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I have stage 2 breast cancer with 3 lymph nodes effected.
I made it through chemo and radation....now my oncologist wants to put me on Aromasin.
Anyone going through this too?
I hear the side effects of Aromasin are bad.
Is it worth it?
I am thinking about not taking it.
Help!

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  • CAchick
    CAchick Member Posts: 277
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    Hi, I had lumpectomies, chemo, radiation, and have now been taking Femara (similar to aromisin) for one year. The side effects are not the easiest--bone pain, fatigue, sometimes insomnia, hot flashes, but I have made it through so far. I have thought of stopping the drug early on, but I am sort of adjusting...
    Best wishes as you make your decision,
    Sybil
  • Rague
    Rague Member Posts: 3,653 Member
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    Sorry - double post!

    Sorry - double post!
  • Rague
    Rague Member Posts: 3,653 Member
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    1 1/2 yrs of Femara
    I did A/C, Surgery, Taxol and Radds. Started Femara one week after starting Rads which was a bit over 1 1/2 yrs ago. So far no SE's.
  • linny b
    linny b Member Posts: 25
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    Hi, I've had lumpectomy, radiation, mastectomy, tamoxifen for 2 1/2 years, now switching to Aromisin. I had more side affects with tamoxifen - bone and joint aches, hot flashes. Aromisin doesn't seem to bother me as much. Still have hot flashes, but not as bad. Hope it works out for you.
  • lafera12
    lafera12 Member Posts: 63
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    I had chemo first, adramyasin and cytoxin (sorry about the spelling) then Taxol with Herceptin. Finished chemo started with Arimidex then had surgery followed by radiation
    and the rest of Herceptin. After Arimidex, switched to Femara and now on Aromisin...
    Side effects with them all.

    Angie
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
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    cando
    I had bilateral mastectomy, 6 rounds of Taxotere/Cytoxan and 28 rad treatments. I started Arimidex in January and tolerating it ok. I already had arthritis pain so it's not much worse. I already had severe hot flashes and they at times are really annoying. But, I will do whatever it takes to lessen my chanches of a recurrence.
    {{hugs}} Char
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
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    3 1/2 years later: Stage 3,
    3 1/2 years later: Stage 3, bilateral mastectomy, chemo, rads, and arimidex. The SEs suck, but I'll do what it takes to win this battle. xoxoxoxo Lynn
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
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    linny b said:

    aromisin
    Hi, I've had lumpectomy, radiation, mastectomy, tamoxifen for 2 1/2 years, now switching to Aromisin. I had more side affects with tamoxifen - bone and joint aches, hot flashes. Aromisin doesn't seem to bother me as much. Still have hot flashes, but not as bad. Hope it works out for you.

    I am not on Aromisin, but,
    I am not on Aromisin, but, want to wish you good luck.

    Hugs, Leeza

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