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Looking for research re: taking AI drugs vs not taking them
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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!
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You sound almost identical to me. I did chemo radiation and surgery and am on my 3rd AI also. It being, Exemestane. I'm supposed to take it daily, but have decided to take it every other day. It does mess with your emotions and my memory is awful. I've been on this for a couple years now and would like to stop. I have osteopenia, but had that before the cancer hit. Hope everything turns out well for you. Please keep me posted!
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I absolutely understand and agree with your decision as well. I just don’t believe that this is a “one size fits all” approach in prescribing these drugs. I am confident in my decision. Best to you as well!