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@marylynr as you can tell from posts here, you really need more information to make a decision. Especially ER, PR and HER2, and an Oncotype score if done.
I had invasive cancer so I cannot speak to DCIS. But I will say that in the 5 years I did an AI, my side effects were very tolerable and many many people finish the 5 years or even 7 or 10. Bone meds are given alongside. I had osteoporosis before cancer and still did an AI. I did not do a bone med because my doc was nervous about another health issue, but I did a bone med afterward and my bones are better now than before cancer. Another option is Tamoxifen.
Come back with more info if you like- hormonal scores, HER2 and Oncotype will help a lot.
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What bone Ned did you do?
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Estrogen Receptor (ER) Status: POSITIVE Percent of cells with nuclear positivity: Greater than 95% Intensity of staining: Strong Progesterone Receptor (PgR) Status: POSITIVE Percent of cells with nuclear positivity: 10-20% Intensity of staining: Weak. Both surgeon and oncologist refused oncotype. That’s why I’m so confused I’m not getting good advice from my team it appears. I was also told tamoxifen is not an option preferred treatment is anastrozole according to my oncologist.