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Cheryl52 — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 01:47:03 GMT

Hi, I’m new to this group. I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer last year. I had a lumpectomy and radiation. 2 months ago I started taking hormone tablets but they have made me feel anxious and depressed. Has anyone else experienced this side effect. The tablets are Anastrozole. Thanks

Re: Breast cancer

Susana_CCNSW — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:53:50 GMT

Hi Cheryl52,

Welcome to the online community. I am sorry to hear that your hormone treatment is having a negative effect on you. Hopfuly other members can also provide some information about their personal experience with hormone treatment.

I am leaving with you a link that provides information about hormone treatment.

https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/breast-cancer/cancer-treatment/hormone-therapy/

Kind regards and best wishes

Susana

Cancer Council

Online Community

Re: Breast cancer

Lovedogs77 — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 19:34:28 GMT

Hi Cheryl,

I haven't started the Aromatase Inhibitor yet, but my Oncologist prescribed Letrozole for me. I had a lumpectomy and will start radiation in about 2 weeks and after that will start the pills. I suffered many years from anxiety and depression so know how that feels. Hope it gets better for you.