Good morning 🌄 KimBriana. During my radiation treatments I did experience not able to remember. I almost fainted twice. I've been on Anastrozole for over a year now no trouble with memory, no bad side effects. I thank God daily.

Definitely during chemo- I felt like I could only hold two things in my brain, add a third, and one of the others is gone! It was very frustrating, as I could usually keep track of the family's fast food orders, and add it up in my head, or not have to write a grocery list- and suddenly, I can't remember why I went into the kitchen. It did get better after chemo- Until then Post it Notes, or the Notes app on my phone were a big help! As far as at home, I figure that is God just making sure I get my steps in since I had to retrace my steps so often! Hang in there! Hugs!

@A MyBCTeam Member, did you take Anastrozole while doing radiation? I understand some oncologists don't want you on the pill during treatment. I need to reach out to oncologist and see what he wants me to do.

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Oh I’m a mess 🤣 my family’s getting used to it though

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The medical oncologist wanted me to start an AI during radiation and I refused.
Do your research. Consider your age and other health issues that may in themselves impact the radiation therapy treatments.

I started the AI about 18 days after radiation therapy.

Get a 2nd opinion on starting if necessary.

We each know our own bodies and what we can deal with.

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