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I would love for some serious academic research to be conducted on attitudes and knowledge amongst medical professionals including Consultant grades surgeons, Oncologists, Nurses, Pharmacists etc . I think this might be revealing not just for patients but for all concerned. I am currently taking part in a study in UK , Roseta looking at compliance with treatment and will be very eager to see the results albeit this may not be for a couple of years yet.
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Hi! In response to take or not to take AIs. I wish more emphasis was placed on individuals experiencing side effects from any of them.
I decided not to take Anasozole. My cancer was unique, Paget's disease. It's one breast concerning nipple and areola. DCIS, clear nodes. No spread. I had other breast removed prophylactic.
I read everything I could about these drugs. It was not until I joined the Mayo Clinic discussion when I learned of so many women experiencing debilitating side effects. Many were irreversible.
My decision at 72 was to not have the next 5 years filled with side effects.
Of course this is an individual decision. If my oncologist told me they would no longer treat me because of my apprehension taking this drug I would seriously question whose interests they have at heart.
We need to be treated both physically and mentally and with compassionate listening. Cancer is a life changing experience and we're all trying to live with IT as best we can.