Hi, I gave up on Tamoxifen after awful side effects and oncologist telling me taking was not worth my physical and mental demise. Spent a really lovely 1yr + without medication and feeling wonderful, best I have felt in years. And,here we are again. Recommended for me to take Exemestase now. Have been using for five months,joint pain over and above the usual rheumatoid arthritis pain, feeling miserable and back to wearing a wig again as I am losing hair constantly.
Btw, I am 70, diagnosed breat cancer October 2018, surgical removal of lump (cancerous) then lymph node removal, no further treatment needed as lump was barely 7mm. I know I am really fortunate and that I was very lucky to have such a minor incident. But, I don't want to continue on this or any other medication. I try and think realistically about the time I may have left, I don't come from a family of long lived people, everyone gone by 75, so I really want to enjoy my time, especially after sheilding for 18months in Scotland! I have wonderful friends, a fabulous husband and I live on a Scottish island, yes it really is that good! Am I being selfish, should I just be grateful it's not worse and just grow a pair lol. Dithers struggle with this issue,? I feel guilty that my cancer was so small when I see so many brave and courageous people fighting for every day. Please, I am not afraid of being told off by any of you, so please let me know your honest feelings. Btw, my husband and closest friends are totally on board with whatever decision I make.
Thank for listening to me prattle on 
Chris x
Hi granny, They want me on medication because that is the protocol for the 5yrs after diagnosis. I am at 21/2 yes. My follow up mammograms and ultrasound have all been good. I just feel as though Im playing Russian roulette by choosing to not take the medicine. Thanks so much for taking the time to reply
So glad to hear your mum is doing so well
️ Thank you for sharing your story, and I wish you all the best in your journey. Funnily enough, since stopping the medicine I am having massive night sweats, lol. Probably just realigning my hormones. Take care, Chris x
Could always be this weather of course! Yes, it probably will be your hormones adjusting
yes, mum is doing well on this regard ( she has acquired a new list of problems with age unfortunately!) . She’s now on the usual 3 year mammogram pattern.
Thank you for your good wishes 
- I feel fine on the main except for the joint aches and fatigue which I’m hoping will now wear off.
All the best xx
