End of Treatment

Hi Tonada , I will hopefully reach my 5 years clear this autumn, and could stop Anastrozole in December. But I’m strongly considering asking for a further 2 years as I think that’s been shown to help continue to lessen chances of recurrence. But it’s a tricky as on the one hand I’d love to stop taking it, as I’m tired of the side effects, but on the other hand I’m scared to lose that ‘safety net’, just as you’re describing. So you’re definitely not alone! Love and hugs, HFxx 

HiTonada

I feel same, should be stopping ibandronic acid soon been on it 3 years and while it will be nice to stop, not have side effects and have a coffee first thing at work,as you cant have anything else a while after taking it agree it felt like a safety net the letrozole is another 7 years yet !  

Xxx

Hi, I would be nervous too. I’m on Anastrazole for 10 years, and still have a way to go, but it has already crossed my mind. It might be worth investigating how long Tamoxifen stays in the system for - it may be longer than we think? 

I was coming on with exactly the same worry. My 5 years post op/chemo/radio ends in June and I think my Letrozole will end then. Hate the side effects but rather them than C not sure if allowed to take for longer?

Hi Tonada , I’m in a similar situation, was originally on Letrozole but swapped to Tamoxifen due to already having osteoporosis, I finish in April this year and have just been discharged from the breast unit. Yes it worries me too but I’ve been told I’m low risk due to not needing chemo or radiotherapy and having had a full mx. 

I suspect we will all be on our guard to self-check frequently!

Hugs xxx