First, I'm glad to report the blood tests and PET scans are good! I'm sorry it took so long to report this, but the Spring is a tough time to be a teacher, and I'm just pooped at the end of the day!
At the time, I'm trying to make a tough decision. I have a bottle of Femara in front of me that my oncologist has given me to replace the Aromasin I stopped taking in February. I stopped taking the Aromasin, which is an anti-hormonal that blocks any of the residual estrogen from being produced by my body. It was a pretty toxic drug to me, and the side-effects outweighed the risks of not taking it. Now, since my body has detoxed from the Aromasin, I have a new one to try, and I'm not very excited about it.
When there is a tough decision, I pray on it, and I also use logic, maybe a pro vs. con list:
Pros:
extra protection against cancer recurrence (that's it)
Cons:
bone pain
muscle pain
tendon pain
brain fog
hot flashes ALL THE TIME
night sweats ALL NIGHT
lack of sleep
mood swings
mild flu-feeling
I will probably start taking the medicine in the morning, but I just want to give myself the illusion that I have a choice. I hate this damn disease, and I can't wait for the cure...thus...I keep walking.
3 years ago
3 comments:
I know what you're feeling! I was taken off of Tamoxifen for a few months to see if it was the reason for my weight gain and pain and yes it is. The catch, I have to start taking it again anyway! Yes, we need a CURE!
I'm sorry you have been having a lot of tiredness (if that's a word). I had visions of you out riding your new scooter. Those were good visions. I'm praying for as few side effects as possible. Aren't you glad we don't have to worry about a group like Eldorado anymore.
Love ya' lots,
Pat
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