[bobbiw]

Hi Ladies
Just wanted to share my experience. I finished Herceptin in June (after one year of weekly injections) and was switched from Tamox to Arimidex in June (due to full menopause). Once the 'fog' of the AC wore off (have been done with AC since March I think) my husband noticed that I continued to have difficulties remembering things etc. Rather than getting better it has actually gotten worse. I had extensive testing done (neuro pshyc testing for memory etc) and it showed definite impairments in memory, the ability to learn and concentration. I also can look right at something and not see it. To me it is like I have ADD and a brain injury all rolled into one (and mild Alzheimers!!!). I used to be an avid reader but no longer read because I cant concentrate long enough and cannot remember what it is I have just read.
My neurologist tested for any other reasons and there doesnt seem to be any (thank goodness!). He feels as if it is from the chemo and says he has seen it before. He is not sure if it will get better, level off or become worse.
Having said all of that, I would still do the same treatment over again because after all I am here to tell the tale. My only wish is that oncologists would recognize this as a symptom rather than making you feel as if you are crazy, or 'just getting older' etc.
Bobbi