Breast Cancer Now Forum

Just a follow up regarding my original post.  It seems most of you have been advised to go onto statins?  My GP practice said even though my level is very high I am not at risk and I don't need statins now and just have to have another blood test in August (a year after the 1st blood test for cholesterol).   Bit concerned that this advice differs from what you have all been told.  I am very fit and not over weight but am on anastrazole so am sure that is why my cholesterol level is high. Anyone like me who also has been advised not to take statins? Best wishes. MM ... View more

Hi Laineybo   Thanks for replying to me.  It was a shock to be honest as was expecting all to be normal. Good you are now on statins with no s/e's maybe they will put me on that too.   Was not good though to be told results by a receptionist on a Friday afternoon and then can't speak to a doctor until 9th September as has just caused worry.  I told after blood test if there was any problem they would ring me.  Good job I double checked and rang them or could have been months.   I just can't understand why if it is a stated side effect on these tablets, that women are not routinely checked every year for their cholesterol levels.  I had asked for it before but was always told it wasn't necessary.  There must be lots of ladies out there taking anastrazole with high cholesterol who have no idea! Not good! 🙄   Take care and thanks agaib! MM xx ... View more

Thanks Laineybo!    MM xx ... View more

So rang a few chemists this morning and still no Teva Anastrazole.  One chemist only had the 1 brand available (Accord).  Wondering whether to try it. Anyone on Accord and how is it please? ... View more

Hi Chick1, Thanks for replying. I've been on Teva Anastrazole for 3 1/2 years now and don't want to change either as happy on it.  Like you I have managed to keep a few months back up just in case this ever happened.  When I first started on it I used to get from Boots but then they could not source it anymore so could only find in this 1 independent chemist.  If you do find out any news on stock updates, would you please let me know? It's a worry though isn't it! At least it sounds like I wasn't being 'fobbed off by the chemist' as no supplies for some reason for anyone. Fingers crossed it comes back soon! ... View more

Last year when I had my final hospital check up I was also told that the maximum time on Anastrazole is 5 years.  Previously I had spent 2 years on Tamoxifen so I queried it as would only have 'cover' for 7 years and not the 10 as originally told.  They then said I would have the option of switching back yo Tamoxifen for finsl 3 years.  I would not be keen on that option so when the time comes for me to stop I shall try hard to stay on to cover for 10 year period of hormone therapy. ... View more

I'm on Anastrazole but exactly the same.  I have a glass of red wine 2 x a week but can't have more than 1 glass ad the next day I have a massive hangover! 🙄 ... View more

This is an interesting post.Jaybro.   Im still on the usual hormone therapy and I had sepsis in Feb which badly affected my breathing and still having other side effects from it but although I was advised by GP that I needed to be careful have not received a text or letter to say on shielded list.   Am being very careful but didn't consider myself in the shielded group when I read the list on gov site.   Now a tad confused.   MM xx   ... View more

Thanks Pawsome and Fezzy1952 for your replies.    I feel more reassured now so I will just try and go with the flow and see what happens and hope for the best. I was just anxious about getting a different brand each month as my surgery say they can only give me what they have so will be different brands each month.   Thanks!   MM XX ... View more

Dear Drida   I just wanted to show support and send you a big hug.   This forum is brilliant for getting advice and support. As others have said speak to your breast care nurse or even your GP as it helps to talk.   Once you know what you are dealing with, treatment will start. Be strong, you really can do this! 😁 😁   Take care! MM xx ... View more

Hi ladies   I'm 52 and I had my 5 year check this year and have been on anastrazole for nearly 3 years after being on tamoxifen for the first 2 and was told that current research is that it is only beneficial to stay on an aromatase inhibitor for a total of 5 years (so another 2 years for me).    I queried the fact that when I reach the anastrazol 'cut off' point I would only have had 7 years total of cover and not 10 years.  (originally on switching over 3 years ago, I was told by oncologist I would stay on anastrazole for the whole 8 years). I was told recently at my check though that after being on anastrazole for 5 years I would stop it but could at that point, choose to go back onto tamoxifen for the remaining 3 years.   It's all very confusing isn't it?   MM x     ... View more

Thank you ladies for your replies.   So have been taking for 2 weeks now and have been feeling a bit worse if I'm being honest but I will stick with it for a bit longer as I know it can take a few weeks to feel an improvement.   Thanks all!   MM xx ... View more

Anyone?   MM xx ... View more

Hi   I've been taking oral Ibandronic acid tablets every day since starting on aromatase inhibitors nearly 3 years ago.   Before starting the aromatase inhibitor or the ibandronic acid I had a DEXA scan to use as a base line indicator.  These are repeated every 2 years approx whilst on aromatase inhibitors.   I have been advised the length of time for taking both is 5 years.   After taking you can't eat or drink for 30 mins and half to sit upright for an hour also.   I was advised 3 years ago that IV infusion was only possible by self funding and it was also only available at certain hsopitals.   Hope this helps   MM x     ... View more