A new wrinkle 6/15/2010

Just when I thought that I was on the verge of being able to leave medications and treatment behind, I find out that the next phase of treatment is hormone therapy in the form of a drug: Arimidex. Damn. This was a real surprise to find out that there was another step. I'll have to take this pill for 5 years. The potential side-effects (from WebMD) are  "Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, loss of appetite, body aches and pains, breast swelling/tenderness/pain, headache, dry mouth, scratchy throat, increased cough, dizziness, trouble sleeping, tiredness/weakness, flushing and sweating (hot flashes/hot flushes), vaginal bleeding, hair thinning, and weight change can occur. " Sounds cool, huh? But it's only for 5 years. I am not happy right now.