Trying to keep positive

Nightmare night no sleep. Stressed out. Letrozol and aromasin failed. Now on fazlodex for 6 weeks. Feel too ill with heart problems to go through chemo as last resort. Is there any hope? Am I being selfish to want to keep living. I don't know anymore.

[Bettybuckets]

Faldodex is going to work… it works even in mono therapy. You just keep chugging along and don’t lose hope.

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Hi Firebird10 -

I agree with Bettybuckets....Faslo is a great drug, proven over many years, alone and in combo. I've been on it for three years as a second-line treatment, still pretty much "stable"...

Also, it is most definitely not selfish for you to want to keep living! Please perish that thought!

I hope you're feeling better...

Lynn

[Nocillo]

Absolutely not selfish to want all the time you can get! You deserve it! Please don’t give up. Hopefully the Faslodex will work and if not that, then something else. There are lots of options out there. Good luck!

[queeneee]

Don't despair, there are other therapies available to try. Faslodex made me tired and unhappy, so I stopped it. I am now on Capecitebine.. keep going until something works. You haven't failed, you are in an ongoing personal experiment to find out what works for you.

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Of course you are not selfish. Never ever think that. Even with a partner, family and friends we can still feel alone at times. This is a tough road we travel but to think positive there is always alternative treatments for us. When they stop working that’s the time to think again. Your morale seems very low at the moment but if you have the treatment offered you will feel different and more positive again. Never give up on the good things offered and as for the bad thing, tell yourself you are living with Cancer……..not dying from it. Wishing you positive thoughts and sending virtual hugs.Cheryl

[8576]

So sorry you are feeling so low and discouraged. You are dealing with a lot. I wonder if the fatigue is from the medication. Sometimes it will wear off once our bodies adjust to the treatment. I am sure your doctor will have some suggestions. Of course you are not selfish. Don't even go there. The road gets rough sometimes. Be kind to yourself. Don't try to be a hero. Wishing you well,

Cheers, June S,

[debbiedo2063]

You are not selfish at all. It’s unfair we have to go through these times and especially the days and weeks where we have to get used to new drugs and used to living with the side effects etc. Take a day at a time and try to focus on doing something you like doing wether that’s a very small indoor thing or a bigger outdoor thing. Be good to yourself at this difficult time. We understand how you feel and you are not alone with this. Hope you feel a bit better soon.Best wishes

Debra

🥰 xxx

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I echo what others said. There is nothing selfish about wanting more time. I hope the next few weeks allow Faslo to kick in gear for you.

[Missmaddie615]

You are not selfish- don’t ever think that! There is always hope! There are so many drugs available. It’s always hard changing treatments, but give it some time. Be kind and gentle to yourself. I hope you feel better real soon!

[RLN-overcomer]

Sister/warrior : Please keep the faith, and don't ever give up, or give into this disease. You are feeling vulnerable right now. There are so many treatments out there. I know (pray) the warrior you are will fight to live, and get the right treatment to eradicate/evict this disease. I pray for healing in your body, and I do send you many virtual HUGS. 😊