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Susan Rankin · 07-05-2006, 02:47 PM

Hi Deborah,

I have been on Femara now for over six weeks. I originally started on Arimidex in May of 2005, and had Herceptin weekly for one year starting in June 2005. I finished a year of Herceptin on June 20 and I can say I am feeling better.

I still have the joint pain on Femara but not as bad as I had on the Arimidex. Hot flashes were horrible when I first started the Femara but they have calmed down considerably. My runny nose while on chemo and Herceptin has improved greatly. I really think I am feeling better on the Femara but it has taken at least five weeks for me to feel this way.

I will see my oncologist on Friday to see if he thinks I should stay on the Femara and then will post.

Hang in there.

Susan

07-05-2006, 02:47 PM	#18
Susan Rankin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 30	Femara Side Effects Hi Deborah, I have been on Femara now for over six weeks. I originally started on Arimidex in May of 2005, and had Herceptin weekly for one year starting in June 2005. I finished a year of Herceptin on June 20 and I can say I am feeling better. I still have the joint pain on Femara but not as bad as I had on the Arimidex. Hot flashes were horrible when I first started the Femara but they have calmed down considerably. My runny nose while on chemo and Herceptin has improved greatly. I really think I am feeling better on the Femara but it has taken at least five weeks for me to feel this way. I will see my oncologist on Friday to see if he thinks I should stay on the Femara and then will post. Hang in there. Susan