Stopping taking anastrazole

Jacks1963

Hi everyone,I was diagnosed with early breast cancer in 2016 had a lumpectomy and radiotherapy,also been taking Anastrozole since August 2016, for 5 years ,I am due to stop taking this in August this year and I am absolutely terrified the cancer will return it was my comfort blanket for the last 5 years how do you cope !!!

Moderators

Jacks1963, we understand how difficult it can be psychologically to go off the hormonal treatment. Probably the best is to remind yourself of the data (e.g. https://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/5-more-years-of-ais-no-better-than-2-more). Keep up a healthy lifestyle, and stay connected to others, like here on the community! We're all here for you.