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MJo · 01-31-2011, 03:48 PM

I've had depression since my teens, so I can't tell if Femara causes depression in non-depressed people! I'm sure it isn't helping (Hah!) Do you have Seasonal Affective Disorder. I was diagnosed with BC in November 2005 and treated in December and January. Was crazier than I've ever been by February and better in March. I suggested to my oncologist and nurse practicitioner that patients with SAD who receive chemo during fall and winter might need special attention. They didn't think what I said had any scientific valididity. Sigh.

01-31-2011, 03:48 PM	#10
MJo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wilmington, Del. Posts: 1,126	Re: AIs and depression I've had depression since my teens, so I can't tell if Femara causes depression in non-depressed people! I'm sure it isn't helping (Hah!) Do you have Seasonal Affective Disorder. I was diagnosed with BC in November 2005 and treated in December and January. Was crazier than I've ever been by February and better in March. I suggested to my oncologist and nurse practicitioner that patients with SAD who receive chemo during fall and winter might need special attention. They didn't think what I said had any scientific valididity. Sigh. __________________ MJO IDC, Stage I, Grade 2 Oncotype DX Score 32 Her2++ E+P+, Node Neg. Lumpectomy 11/04/05 Clear Margins 3 Dose dense AC (Couldn't tolerate 4) 4 Dose dense Taxol & Herc. (Tolerated well) 36 weeks Herceptin (Could not complete one year due to decrease in MUGA score) 2 years of Arimidex, then three years of Femara Finished Femara May 2011