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caya · 11-03-2012, 03:01 PM

I did Tamoxifen for 2 1/2 years, then Femara 2 1/2 years for a total of 5. I developed osteoporosis, and so I was very happy to go off the Femara.

I discussed this issue at length with my onc. and he told me that at this time, for me, the 5 years was the standard of care and fine.

I have much more energy since being off the Femara (almost 3 months now). Less aches and pains too, although I do have fibromyalgia, so I still have them, but definitely less.

all the best
caya

11-03-2012, 03:01 PM	#3
caya Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Thornhill, Ontario Canada Posts: 2,320	Re: Endocrine Therapy? I did Tamoxifen for 2 1/2 years, then Femara 2 1/2 years for a total of 5. I developed osteoporosis, and so I was very happy to go off the Femara. I discussed this issue at length with my onc. and he told me that at this time, for me, the 5 years was the standard of care and fine. I have much more energy since being off the Femara (almost 3 months now). Less aches and pains too, although I do have fibromyalgia, so I still have them, but definitely less. all the best caya __________________ ER90%+/PR 50%+/HER 2+ 1.7 cm and 1.0 cm. Stage 1, grade 2, Node Negative (16 nodes tested) MRM Dec.18/06 3 x FEC, 3 x Taxotere Herceptin - every 3 weeks for a year, finished May 8/08 Tamoxifen - 2 1/2 years Femara - Jan. 1, 2010 - July 18, 2012 BRCA1/BRCA2 Negative Dignosed 10/16/06, age 48 , premenopausal Mild lymphedema diagnosed June 2009 - breast surgeon and lymph. therapist think it's completely reversible - hope so. Reclast infusion January 2012 Oopherectomy October 2013 15 Years NED!!