I HAD BREAST CANCER THE 1ST TIME IN 1998 THEN LAST YEAR I WAS TOLD IT HAD CAME BACK .I'M DOING GOOD NOW AS FAR AS NO CANCER CELLS IN THE BLOOD AND LOOKING INTO RECONSTRUSTION SURGY.WISH I HAD MORE ENERGY.I WILL BE ON AREMDEX FOR 5YEAR OR MORE. THEY SAY IT DRAIN SOME PEOPLE I THINK I'M ONE OF THEM PEOPLE.I TOOK TEMOXEN(MISSPELL CHEMO BRAIN LOL) THE 1ST TIME, HAD A LOT OF PROBLEM WITH IT. WITH ARIMDEX THERE SOME SWELLING AND HEADACKS ,AND NO ENERGY.I DONT STAY IN BED ALL THE TIME AND I DONT STAY SICK ON MY STOMCK SO IT BETTER
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Hi, Anon. We're so glad you found the site and wrote to us.
I want to echo Tina's question, have you asked your doctor about your lack of energy? Were your energy levels fine before you started taking your medication?
I ask only in case there is a possibility you are also dealing with a mild depression; it wouldn't be surprising after all you have been through. Depression can also cause a lack of energy and difficulty accomplishing even minor tasks.
Congratulations on being clear of cancer cells! Let's hope that it stays that way forever. And do let us know if we can be of more help in your search for reconstruction information.
Take care,
March 12, 2009 - 8:16amThis Comment
Thanks for sharing your story. You said you are looking into reconstructive surgery...what information, pros/cons have you learned so far?
March 10, 2009 - 1:52pmThis Comment
Hey anon, thank you for sharing you story about breast cancer and the effects of the medication. Other women can learn from what you've presented here. Have you chatted with your doctor about the low energy from Arimdex? If so, what did he or she say? I also wanted to share an article with you on another drug used for breast cancer. You can read that article here:
https://www.empowher.com/media/reference/faslodex-another-option-breast-cancer-treatment
Will you update us on your progress?
March 10, 2009 - 11:13amThis Comment