I had a right mastectomy in January which followed a course of chemotherapy. A few weeks after surgery, they put me back on infusions of herceptin which will go on until October
In March, I was put on Armidex and had severe bone and muscle pain from taking it. Now they want me to start Aromasin (Exemestane) and see how that works
I am hesitant to start this because right now I am having shooting pain (like nerve pain) from my little finger to my upper arm on the surgery side. Could this… read more
I have officially decided that I will not be taking any of the aromatase inhibitors. The serious side effects of these drugs are things that already run in my family. That doesn't mean that I will get these side effects, but it could be really bad if I did. So, decision finally made after stressing out about it for over 3 months.
I couldn't handle the arimidex either...horrible joint pain and depression. I'm thinking the pain is from chemo.
I was told that Anastrozole and Letrozole are like brother and sisters and that Exemestane is like a cousin! I had the same reactions with both of the first two and have just taken myself off Exemestane because of extreme swelling and cramping in my feet and hands. I lasted 18 months on Anastrozole, 3 months on Letrozle and 2 months on Exemestane. Seeing my Onc in a couple of weeks- he wont be impressed but I want quality of life! Sorry not sure if this answers your questions!
Okay. I've had second thoughts about aromatase inhibitors. Has anyone ever used Letrozole? Boy, is there a difference in price between Amastrozole and Letrozole!