10 + years of Aromatase inhibitor

[nancy dip]

Hi All,

I stopped Anastrozole in November (after 10years) as the NHS in the UK will not fund longer use as it says there is no proof of further benefits. I am uncomfortable with this and am considering trying to buy anastrozole myself.

How many of you have taken 10+ years?

Have you noticed or been tested for side effects of prolonged use?

Is there any proof that really long term use is beneficial or is it all in the mind (as has been suggested to me!)

Thanks for any replies. Nancy

[Jean]

Hi All,
I am now on 11 years.
I am see my onc. in March. I am sure he will advise to stop AI since during my last visit he advised to stop.

My gut is telling me NOT to stop. I am going to follow my gut as i did back in 2005 when they said I could not have herceptin due to being stage 1.
Took it off label.

Will update after dr. visit.
jean