Oldham/Saddleworth Breast Cancer Group

wishing you very good luck with your new support group. You might want to look at Alison's profile as she has put down quite a bit of potentially useful information about the group she has started in Buxton. xxx Penny

hi oldhamer, i have very recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, obviousley this has been a shock to the system, i wasgiven the option of surgery or medication, and i have opted for arimidex, as, hopefully, i have been diagnosed in the early stages.
at the outset my gp asked if i wanted to attend the clinic in oldham or fairfield, i chose fairfield as i live in rochdale.
is there anyone who has been on this medication, who may be able to share their experince .?

regards and best wishes,

sheels

Hi Sheels

Although i am not on Arimedex i am on Aromosin which is a very similiar drug. Generally i feel ok with my drug but common problem with these drugs are joint and bone aches and pains.
When i get up i am as stiff as a board but it tends to wear off as the day goes by.

Hope this helps

As Penny has said, i have set up a support group for generic cancers in my area, if you need any help or support in keeping your group on an even keel, then please pm me, i have had a lot of support from the Macmillian who run a online E learning group for people starting up new support groups, believe me, its really valuable information that you attain. i have just come off my aromasin, i had arimidex before that but i found that i couldn't cope at all with either, so its a case of coping without at the moment, hey maybe one day they will find a more palatable drug, who knows!!!!
lots of love
Alisonxxxxxxxxx