My Aunt is 61 and had a one sided Mastectomy in January of this year. She had been suffering for about 8 years with the menopause (she took HRT for 18 months a few years back). She was told her cancer was hormonal and once she had the tumour removed (behind her milk gland) she was advised that she...
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Arimidex precautions and side effects
Maria Gifford
Friday, August 24, 2007 at 12:41 AM
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Hello and thanks for writing.
I'm sorry to hear of your aunt's ongoing troubles. Please see the link below to an article that covers the precautions and side effects of Arimidex, which mentions a number of the same or similar side effects that your aunt is experiencing:
Arimidex Oral Precautions and Side Effects
http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/find-drug-84884-73.html
And here, which might be even more helpful, is a similar SharePost from an Arimidex user who's also experienced unfortunate side effects, along with numerous community members' comments in support and agreement of the drug's often "benefit vs. risk" effect:
"Arimidex" by community member Esther Kowalski
http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/8444/9832/comments/
A with any side effect of treatment and before changing or stopping any prescribed medication, your aunt should consult her doctor first, as you've suggested to her.
Good luck in getting to the bottom of your aunt's discomfort. Keep us posted on your progress.
Best,
Maria
Maria Gifford
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