Anastrozole

Hi Rach_E. If you type Anastrozole into the search bar at the top of this page you'll get some answers. Click on the field "anywhere"

Symptoms vary from joint pain to fatigue. You could also chat to a nurse on the Macmillan Support helpline, freephone number below.

Also have a chat with your CNS if you've concerns.

Sending hugs, Barb xx

Thank you MrsBJH I have had a look but it is mainly used for breast cancer so was wondering how people with womb cancer got on.  I had a blood clot in my leg last year so I can’t be given the medication they would normally prescribe. X

Hi Rach_E,

I was diagnosed as having stage 3 incurable endometrial cancer 4 years ago. For the last 3 years I’ve been taking a hormone inhibitor since my ER assay showed that my cancer was oestrogen receptive. I took Megace for the first 2.5 years and had a good response (despite the weight gain). When it stopped working, I started taking Anastrozole. Unfortunately that didn’t work either as my tumours have become resistant. The way I look at it, I’ve had a good 3 yrs on the hormone medication and initially the medication did stop my cancer from growing.

Regarding the side effects, I only suffered with finger and toe joint pain when taking Anastrozole. All I did was flex my fingers and toes and the pain would ease.  My suggestion would be to take your tablet around 6/7pm as the peak time for any medication side effects is around 6 hrs from taking the tablet. You might as well be asleep if you’re going to have any side effects.

I completely understand your concerns about taking the medication. When you read the drug information leaflet provided with cancer meds, it’s scary as hell. Just remember that you won’t get every side effect and your oncologist would not have prescribed them if you were at risk of developing some of the more serious side effects.

I’ve got everything crossed that the meds work for you. Look after yourself.

Liz x

Thank you for your reply, I have only been on it a week so not noticed any side effects yet.  Not sure how long I will be on it for as I am waiting to see if they will operate. X