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Amelia, I was in the same situation last year. I took Tamoxifin while I was finishing up my Herceptin but after the Herceptin was finished (I got one year) I had my ovaries out so I could take Arimidex. My onc agreed that he thought the Arimidex worked better for Her2 patients. Having the ovaries out was so simple, just out patient surgery and I was back to work in 3 days. The Arimidex does cause alot of aches and pains but so far I can tolerate it. When I was on the Tamoxifin I didn't notice much side effects except the hot flashes.
Nancy
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Nancy
Diagnosed 4/06, age 45
IDC, 3.5 cm, 4/7 positive nodes
Stage IIB
Her2++, ER & PR++
Mastectomy, 4 AC, 4 Taxol & Herception for one year
Radiation
Ovaries out 4/07
Currently taking Arimidex and Zometa every 6 months
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