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karen z · 12-21-2011, 11:51 AM

Tolerance for tamoxifen and various AIs really depend on the individual. I did well on T for two years (from 53-55 as I was still having periods at 53 when I was diagnosed) and have been on Femara for four years and expecting to go longer. In some ways, T was scarier for me (potential side effects) but F has actually had more side effects (joint pain). I have had a high adherence rate with my cancer meds (and expect that they won't be fun) as I think anything is better than having cancer return. That is my personal opinion but some days are not great. I know that adherence to these pills is not as good as it should be. But, for me, there is no side effect right now that can be worse than the alternative.

12-21-2011, 11:51 AM	#2
karen z Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,477	Re: Which hormonal therapy has least side effects? Tolerance for tamoxifen and various AIs really depend on the individual. I did well on T for two years (from 53-55 as I was still having periods at 53 when I was diagnosed) and have been on Femara for four years and expecting to go longer. In some ways, T was scarier for me (potential side effects) but F has actually had more side effects (joint pain). I have had a high adherence rate with my cancer meds (and expect that they won't be fun) as I think anything is better than having cancer return. That is my personal opinion but some days are not great. I know that adherence to these pills is not as good as it should be. But, for me, there is no side effect right now that can be worse than the alternative.