Was on anastrole for 5 yrs and had horrible side effects, had a mammogram in June and all clear, told I can stop anastrole and was delighted and felt much better in myself. No hot flushes insomnia and no nausea. 2 weeks later my consultant rang me and asked me to take it for another 2 years, don't think I can go through all that again tbh. Any else asked to continue anastrole after 5 years?? Is there any benefit? Thanks
Hello Val62, There is a test you can have done called the Breast Cancer Index which they can do after you have been on hormone blockers for 5 years. This test can determine if you would benefit from taking the hormone blockers for longer. Here is the link.
Take care
Barbara
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