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Amanda · 02-05-2009, 02:31 AM

Thanks Ladies! I appreciate your comments which makes me think I should stay on arimedex longer! I have a check this month with my surgeon. I am going to ask to go back to the oncologist and see what they say. Here in the uk , you only see the surgeon and not the oncologist after 5 years. I think it does come down to cost! a packet cost the NHS £85! which lasts a month. Wonder why I cannot have Zometa? Its hard to think long term, I worry more about the cancer returning than osteporisis in old age. I read something on a web site about prognosis for breast cancer, a doctor said that most women will eventually succumb to their cancer! It makes you mad! Thanks again ladies! love Amanda

02-05-2009, 02:31 AM	#5
Amanda Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southampton England Posts: 8	Arimedex Thanks Ladies! I appreciate your comments which makes me think I should stay on arimedex longer! I have a check this month with my surgeon. I am going to ask to go back to the oncologist and see what they say. Here in the uk , you only see the surgeon and not the oncologist after 5 years. I think it does come down to cost! a packet cost the NHS £85! which lasts a month. Wonder why I cannot have Zometa? Its hard to think long term, I worry more about the cancer returning than osteporisis in old age. I read something on a web site about prognosis for breast cancer, a doctor said that most women will eventually succumb to their cancer! It makes you mad! Thanks again ladies! love Amanda