Invasive ductal carcinoma, Stage 1, no lymph nodes involved.

Shivani2
Shivani2 Member Posts: 3

Right mastactomy done 8/7/2013 and did receive 4 doses of chemotherapy. Started on Arimedex in january 2014. I was not able to tolerate this medication. Intense bone pain, I was not able to put my glasses on due to the pain in my nose and ears. Then the oncologist changed to Aromasin. 1 and half years after the aromasin, I feel very tired, sleepy, no energy, and feel like I am dragging my body. The oncologist asked me stop the medication for 3 weeks and the restart. I feel much less side effects now. I am able to tolerate the medication now. I do not know why. The doctor says it happens to some people. I have to be on this medication for 5 years. I also did have my left breast removed last week. I am so scared because of my mother's breast cancer that she had on the left breast. That is what I would think all day! I feel sane and relieved now that is gone too. I am 58 years old and still debating for reconstruction. i do not have use of my breasts and I also did not want to go through additional procedures, I did not go through the breast reconstruction. I do not know why, I feel at peace! I do not feel like that is important to me anymore. learning to live with my body and my choices. I feel a kind of free and liberated! Is this insane?

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    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited June 2015

    Hi Shivani-

    We want to welcome you to our community here at BCO. We hope you find this to be an informative and supportive place!

    We're sorry for the issues you experienced early on in your treatment, but thank goodness you're feeling better! What you mentioned about not wanting to have reconstruction and feeling at peace is very common, many women choose to forgo reconstruction, instead opting to live "flat" or give themselves more time to decide. It's a very personal decision, we wish you luck in whatever you choose!

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