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Posted by sue417 @sue417, Dec 6, 2024

Hi
I just wanted to share with everyone.This fantastic book I found on amazon.
The Cancer survivors companion. Practical ways to cope with your feelings after cancer.
I wish I Would have found this six months ago.

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sue417 | @sue417 | Dec 8, 2024
In reply to @colleenyoung "Hormone therapy is proven to be an effective treatment for breast cancers that are found to..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

Hormone therapy is proven to be an effective treatment for breast cancers that are found to have receptors for the naturally occurring hormones estrogen or progesterone. Aromatase inhibitor therapy is one of the most effective ways to treat ER-positive breast cancer in people who have gone through menopause. Studies show 95% of people who receive aromatase inhibitor therapy after breast cancer surgery don't have breast cancer signs five years after completing treatment.

Aromatase inhibitor therapy has side effects that may affect your quality of life. For some people, these side effects can be managed. The choice to discontinue treatment is a personal choice. If you’re taking an aromatase inhibitor, you may wish to talk to your oncologist or symptom management nurse about ways to reduce side effects so you can continue treatment that helps you live free of breast cancer.

Strength and weight bearing exercises and a positive attitude are not a substitute for hormonal therapy. That said a healthy lifestyle that includes eating well and physical activity as well as taking care of your emotional health contribute positively to one's overall health and wellbeing.

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Hi
My radiologist told me that because I was stage 0.It was not a priority to do that A.I. I already have osteoporosis with a fracture In my spine. Plus the side effects of doing 1 week of tamoxifen was a nightmare. It's definitely an individual choice.

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myoga | @myoga | Dec 9, 2024
In reply to @colleenyoung "Hormone therapy is proven to be an effective treatment for breast cancers that are found to..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

Hormone therapy is proven to be an effective treatment for breast cancers that are found to have receptors for the naturally occurring hormones estrogen or progesterone. Aromatase inhibitor therapy is one of the most effective ways to treat ER-positive breast cancer in people who have gone through menopause. Studies show 95% of people who receive aromatase inhibitor therapy after breast cancer surgery don't have breast cancer signs five years after completing treatment.

Aromatase inhibitor therapy has side effects that may affect your quality of life. For some people, these side effects can be managed. The choice to discontinue treatment is a personal choice. If you’re taking an aromatase inhibitor, you may wish to talk to your oncologist or symptom management nurse about ways to reduce side effects so you can continue treatment that helps you live free of breast cancer.

Strength and weight bearing exercises and a positive attitude are not a substitute for hormonal therapy. That said a healthy lifestyle that includes eating well and physical activity as well as taking care of your emotional health contribute positively to one's overall health and wellbeing.

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Thank you! AIs such as Anastrozole or Exemestane must have gone through a lengthy process including clinical trials and independent review of data to get approval from FDA. So the evidence that they prevent cancer from recurring must be substantial! Though they are not foolproof, I’m taking my chance with them because my cancer is feeding almost 100% on estrogen. My side effects are tolerable though. I understand that for some the side effects too unbearable to continue.

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