Update on Life After Stopping Cancer Medications

78 myself. Quality over quanity. Hormone blockers did not work due to blood pressure. I try to watch food with soy as that has estrogen in it. Eating better and walking. Having lung issues from radiation pneumonitis so on two inhalers. I have good days and fatigue others. I feel blessed it was caught a year ago and my scores were all low.

You are both amazing, strong women. The joint side effects could cause you to fall and have a terrible injury. I was doing great on anastrozole till 3.5 months and then horrible joint paint happened suddenly. I fell 3 times that week , I'm 52 but very fit. I can't imagine that happening to either of you. I'm glad you're stay safe. Exercise, nutrition, and happiness!

Let me add I remain physically active... 2 weeks before my diagnosis in 2023 I was bike riding in Cuba... the year before it was 500+ miles along "El Camino" in Spain.. and I just returned from biking the Florida Keys... sports and bike riding have always been a part of my life... If I can't keep doing that, well, it's not an option 👍🏽my 80 th birthday is coming up.. I continue to work 20-30 hours a week and I am hoping to bike/boat Croatia later this year... one last thing... as motivation to successfully complete all my cancer treatments, I bought myself an e-bike ... so my secret...live your life not your age...

Is this for metastatic breast cancer?

I would love to do the El Camino. I'm Catholic.

I got breast cancer at 77 and I’m in total agreement with you. I hardly drank alcohol but have given it up completely. Here’s hoping that with good diet and exercise plus a positive attitude, I can live the rest of my life with good health.

Thank you for sharing this thoughtful update about navigating treatment decisions and prioritizing quality of life. Many people in this community face similar challenges when balancing potential benefits with difficult side effects, and your approach of staying informed about emerging treatments while making lifestyle changes shows great self-advocacy. Your perspective on maintaining hope for better treatments in the future while focusing on what feels right for you now may resonate with others facing tough decisions about their care journey.