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Yes, this is the consensus of the studies I have read and also what was reported to me by my oncologist. Easily, there is a 30-50% reduction in recurrance of Estrogen Positive breast cancers (those that would be inhibited by the AI that inhibits Estrogen production, so the hormone not as available to trigger growth of any rogue cells with the Estrogen receptor and would therefore trigger growth). It is easy to find these studies with a google search (beware of the site as reputable)

I am on Exemestane (a steroid AI, one month) after trying the AI called anastrozole for 5 months. I had almost all of the negative side effects with anastrozole, so oncologist said let's try another. It is worth pressing on to find the right one, I figure going from an average 10% recurrance to 5% is worth it. Press on, we can do this.

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I too am trying to press on. I had severe back pain to the point of finding it difficult to walk after four months on Anastrozole, took a break for ten weeks and am now six months in to my recommencement. Already had some osteopenia show up on initial Dexa scan in April last year and am due for repeat of this in a few weeks time. I am hoping that my twice daily doses of added cholecalciferol will have prevented any serious osteopenic deterioration. I am also finding the depression and weepiness side effects challenging but have received some constructive help by being part of the Roseta study being conducted here in UK which aims to encourage people to work through issues which may contribute to them failing to maintain treatment regimes.