My question… yesterday my onc told me that she would be taking me off of the Arimidex when I see her in January 2018. She is a new onc for me. My first visit with her was Oct last year. My former onc told me that adding another year and a half to the Arimidex is best and proved successful. When my current onc told me that 5 years was enough and that there wasn’t enough proof being on it longer was beneficial I was surprised. So, my question… is 5 years enough? I admit I got home and panicked at the thought of not having the Arimidex any longer. By not taking it will I be taking away the only reason my cancer is at bay? I know I am sure I am not the only one to panic and I should ask my dr these questions… If someone can give me some advise or info I would be grateful. Thank you - Lisa.
January 2011 I was diagnosed with BC. Stage 3 - HER2neu ER+PR+ Right breast
February 14, 2011 - Bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction
December 2011 - Complete hysterectomy
4 reconstruction surgeries. One of them included having to have a LAT DORSI
Went thru 16 months of chemo, 1 month radiation and on my 5th year of Arimidex