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Herceptin & Arimidex
I'm 50 and was premenopausal prior to chemo. By the time I finished chemo, a hormone test showed that I was menopausal. I started Arimidex in March and had very few side effects. Then I started herceptin in June and within a month or two started to experience bone pain and some other minor side effects. My onc thinks it's the arimidex but given that pain didn't start until I added the herceptin...I just don't know. Perhaps it is the combination of the two.
But every person reacts differently to each drug so once you've determined what the most effective combination is...I would say go for it and see what happens. If the arimidex doesn't sit well with you, you could try one of the other ai's....femara etc.
You've probably been through quite a lot already and anything you can do to increase your chances is well worth at least a shot.
Best to you and wishes for as easy a journey as possible.
Gina
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