I'm almost 2 years post surgery and am seriously considering packing in hormonal therapy because I have such low quality of life. I have just been switched from tamoxifen to aromasin. On both medications I have terrible hot flushes, bone pain, no libido, vaginal atrophy, anxiety and total insomnia to the point I feel I'm going mad. I'm still only 50 and feel twice that. I have used every type of vaginal moisturiser and lubricant, nothing helps, I have torn skin inside and out and an unhappy husband. I've tried 3 types of sleeping tablets but still wake up 3-4 times a night, and probably 2 nights a week I don't sleep at all . I'm not naturally a miserable person but I've really had enough and am feeling very low and exhausted. I don't have a particularly sympathetic doctor or oncologist and to be honest am so tired I'm just losing the will to keep asking for help. So, can I ask if anyone else feels this bad and packed the hormonal treatment in? I was stage 3, 1 positive node, her2+ 100% and oestrogen+ 40%. I had a complete response to chemo and clear margins in surgery followed by 31 radiation treatments. I keep telling myself I've been lucky and apologise for sounding like a whinger, but cancer has had more than 3 years of my life and it just seems to go on and on. I would really appreciate any advice, and to hear from anyone who has stopped medication. Thankyou.
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