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Looking for research re: taking AI drugs vs not taking them
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I am a 71 year old woman who has always enjoyed good health. I had a very small tumor and subsequently a lumpectomy. I had no cancer in lymph nodes or in margins. Next week I begin 5 days of radiation on partial breast only. My oncologist doctor has prescribed me 20 mg of tomoxifin to begin after radiation. I have done extensive research on this drug and will not be taking it as prescribed. Studies that I have read indicate that 10 mg of tomoxifin every other day or 5 mg daily produces the same results and far less side affects. I am planning to start 10 mg every other day but will switch to 5 mg daily if need be. 20 mg seems to be the standard prescribed without taking into consideration that every woman’s cancer may be different. For me it is a personal decision after extensive research from several countries. I am comfortable in my decision as at 71 years old it is about the quality of my remaining years.
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I was prescribed the same. I took had clear margins and nodes involved. I agree, that's doctors go to amount. I am 66 now, 65 when diagnosed. I researched and found out I do not want to take it. I got total hysterectomy and started DIM,
I feel super healthy. I'm a very active person. Research on Claritin has shown some positive results. Stay strong 💪
I've always been told that if a woman is past menopause, she will go on an Aromatase Inhibitor, not Tamoxifen. So I'm wondering if there's a reason that your doc wants you on Tamoxifen? Maybe it's because of side effects and other medical conditions?
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I applaud your decision. My course is very similar to yours, and with the intent of being as thorough as possible, I did 20 rounds of Radiation, and am on my 3rd AI…Exemestane, every other day. I see my memory flying out the window! I am so emotional, showing up as anger toward those I love. I’m also 71, and this is simply “not me” as I know me! I’ve decided to take a whole month off of the AI, and see if I return to “me” as I know me to be. It’s just not worth it to lose myself. My family needs me…I need me!