So sorry I’ve been a bit remiss with the updating of this blog lately. I’ve been trying to catch up on chores around the home front I’ve neglected for a good six months. Like the little dust bunnies that magically turn into tumbleweed as you walk across the floor, or when your dog looks up at you and has a clump of dust hanging from his nose you know it’s time to get-her-done. My energy level is coming back and I’ve been feeling much better lately both physically and emotionally.

On October 28^th, I started my 5yr stint with Arimidex hormone therapy. Arimidex is an aromatase inhibitor, which will block the production of estrogen starving any breast cancer cells resulting in their demise. One of the more concerning side effects is Osteoporosis, (thinning of the bones) so I had a DEXA scan and will have one every following year to assess my bone density. I’ve had no side effects as of yet and hopefully won’t. I don’t know what the long term affects are, everyone is different, but I figure it’s worth staying on it as long as I continue to function and thrive despite any side effect that may occur.

Although, every treatment has its side effect, cost, and convenience, my biggest complaint is the price. Generally I pay $10 for a prescription so you can imagine my shock when the pharmacist told me $269 for a 30 day supply and I would be responsible for $120.

I said, “What?” “That’s absurd I have to take this for 5yrs… forget that… give me the generic please.”

“I’m sorry there isn’t a generic.”

For that price you’d think those little suckers would leap right out of the package, fetch a class of water and dive right in my mouth. But no they are so tightly sealed you need a hammer and a good pair of tweezers to pop them out. I’m not even kidding you… seriously, no joke here!

Have a good week and stay well my friend!