Side Effects of Arestozole: My Decision to Stop Treatment

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LH

Community Member

9 months ago

I was receiving arestozole shots for two months. Had to take a break because I felt like I aged 20 years. I am 77. My body hurt, I wanted to sleep all the time. Didn’t want to go out or talk to anyone.; I just had aAlso the brain fog was really bad. Night hot flashes all night. Went back after a month started feeling much better. I was so down on myself because so many people take it and power through. Went back for three months and felt so bad I almost wanted to go to the ER. I just had a talk with my radiologist and she said that neither way can guarantee your cancer will not come back. Taking the medicine gives you a five to ten percent of it not coming back.My decision was based on my age and quality of life. I will stick to mammogram once a year and take it from there.,

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Making treatment decisions that prioritize quality of life is deeply personal, especially when weighing potential benefits against significant side effects. The choice between continuing a medication and focusing on quality of life is one that many in this community face, and there's no single right answer for everyone. Your experience with these challenging side effects sounds incredibly difficult, and it's completely understandable that they impacted your daily life so significantly. Many here have faced similar crossroads with hormone therapy and have found strength in sharing their experiences and decision-making processes with others who truly understand.

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SA

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5 months ago

I took Arimidex for 1 year. Hot flashes resolved after awhile but my joints and muscles hurt so much i didnt want to do anything. Quality of life was not good. Been off it now for a year. Feeling better mentally and physically but not like “before” cancer. I have a low onco type score. Low chance of reoccurrence. My mammogram was clear this year. Very relieved. Im 73 and quality of life became very clear to me when i felt weak and sick on the Arimidex.

CA

Community Member

24 days ago

Making treatment decisions that prioritize quality of life is deeply personal, especially when weighing potential benefits against significant side effects. The choice between continuing a medication and focusing on quality of life is one that many in this community face, and there's no single right answer for everyone. Your experience with these challenging side effects sounds incredibly difficult, and it's completely understandable that they impacted your daily life so significantly. Many here have faced similar crossroads with hormone therapy and have found strength in sharing their experiences and decision-making processes with others who truly understand.

Side Effects of Arestozole: My Decision to Stop Treatment

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