Had a lumpectomy & then about 6-1/2 weeks of radiation. Luckily, no chemo as the cancer was caught early & surgery got all the tumor. I chose not to take the pills afterwards because of the side effects. I'm 56, (54 at the time), menopausal and have RAGING hot flashes. After the Dr told me it would exacerbate those, I said thanks but no thanks.
When my Dr & I had the discussion about it, he told me that as long as I have my yearly mammogram, even if the cancer came back, it would be caught early & would be treatable. They have come a long way in treating breast cancer.
You didn't mention how advanced or what stage your cancer was. Definitely have a discussion with your Dr to get his input if you don't want to take Anastrozole anymore. Sometimes, IMO, the potential benefits of a drug are outweighed by the side effects. For me, this was one of those times.
So glad to hear from a fellow survivor, japple. Best of luck to you & please keep us posted.
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