Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

Comment:
No side effects. My tumor has regressed!

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No side effects. My tumor has regressed!
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Reviewer: sunshine, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Seem to have aa bunch of side effects which are troublesome but not totally unable to live with. Anxiety, depression come and go and sleeplessness is the worst.

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Seem to have aa bunch of side effects which are troublesome but not totally unable to live with. Anxiety, depression come and go and sleeplessness is the worst.
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Reviewer: Precjeannine@AOL.COM, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Comment:
No side effects to date. Easy to take.

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No side effects to date. Easy to take.
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Reviewer: kelly, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Early stage BC and the tumor was small. Biopsy Nov 2010, Lumpectomy Dec 2010. Radiation Feb-March 2011. Further test on the tumor showed I was at low risk of the cancer coming back. I had reservations about ANASTROZOLE because of the bone loss. I already have osteoporosis, but the oncologist insisted I had to take it. I started taking this the end of April 1011 and within two weeks started getting ... Show Full Comment

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Early stage BC and the tumor was small. Biopsy Nov 2010, Lumpectomy Dec 2010. Radiation Feb-March 2011. Further test on the tumor showed I was at low risk of the cancer coming back. I had reservations about ANASTROZOLE because of the bone loss. I already have osteoporosis, but the oncologist insisted I had to take it. I started taking this the end of April 1011 and within two weeks started getting bad side effects. Pain in my arms and legs (couldn't stand for more than 5 mins), especially knees and elbows which swelled up. Dizziness, fatigue, weakness, headache (which went away,) not sleeping well, blurred vision, depression, absolutely no appetite, hair loss, affected breast swelled up and was very painful. Then I started to get tingling and numbness in my hand which went up my arm. The patient information says this is an unlikely but very serious side affect and to call doctor immediately. Oncologist said to stop taking it and see if the side effects go away. They did and she said that I didn't need to take it. Said I was borderline whether I needed to or not. She didn't put me on anything else. Anyway I know some are asking what happens when you stop taking it and I am happy to report that all the side effects have gone and I feel better than I have in a very long time. Of course I was only on it for a little over two months. Good luck and bottom line. Make your doctor listen to you.
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Reviewer: katykate2000, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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Sept. 2007 I was diagnosed with estrogen postive breast cancer stage 1. Opted for a mastectomy of the right breast. Took Arimidex for 2 years and as the generic brand anastrozole became available I was switched over. I have some hair loss, aching feet, at times swelling in my throat, itching arms, aching joints and I'm noticably more tired. I dislike the drug and disliked arimidex as well. But ... Show Full Comment

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Sept. 2007 I was diagnosed with estrogen postive breast cancer stage 1. Opted for a mastectomy of the right breast. Took Arimidex for 2 years and as the generic brand anastrozole became available I was switched over. I have some hair loss, aching feet, at times swelling in my throat, itching arms, aching joints and I'm noticably more tired. I dislike the drug and disliked arimidex as well. But don't have long to go to reach my 5 year mark. However my doctor says they are going to recommend 10 years. I say "No thanks" 5 and done!
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