Hello folks - I am 5 years post-diagnosis of breast cancer and have been through 9 cycles of chemo(grim), WLE surgery(grimmer), 15 doses of radiotherapy and 4.5 years of Tamoxifen plus Zoladex implants(very grim) but am now taking Aromasin after having surgery for ovarian ablation.At present things are looking good on the cancer front but I must say that the side effects from the Aromasin do seem worse than other anti-hormone drugs.It is heartening to learn from your messages that I not alone. I am keen to maintain my fitness but I have had to adapt my exercise regime as I do get exacerbation of carpal tunnel syndrome if I do press-ups or other weight-bearing exercises on my hands.Also my leg joints in particular do stiffen up after a period of inactivity in spite of taking cod-liver oil and glucosamine!! I guess it's just 'carry on regardless' until I reach the magic 5 years on the drugs but can anyone tell me if the side-effects improve after stopping treatment.God I hope so!!
I look forward to hearing from you,
Elise Rurh