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Decide against aromatase inhibitors?
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Hi! I’m 77,and starting Anastrozole just tonight. I opted for AI after surgery for Stage 1 ILC with clear margins because of high BMI and fairly high platelet count which made me afraid of low tam therapy. Here’s hoping for minimal side effects.Dr. also recommended tart cherry juice to help with body aches and pains.3 weeks of radiation starts in Sept.All this is new and a bit lonely and overwhelming to me!
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Best of luck with radiation. Make sure you check out the forum on radiation to get advice on how to prevent radiation burn. It can easily be prevented if you apply cream/lotion/aloe vera right after each treatment (in the dressing room) and continue reapply several times a day to at least 2 weeks after the treatment is complete. Light walking is also good for your body during treatment. You will be fine. Radiation is probably the easiest part of the treatment. Hugs.
@mimig77 we are here for you. Stay in touch. When feeling overwhelmed- reach out, tell us how what you are feeling. We are here with lots of HUGS and support. Stay strong. Drop by with a cup of coffee, the light is on. ❤️ blessings 🙏🏼
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I know it isn’t a club to which you want to belong, but we’re glad you have found a place where others are going through similar situations with breast cancer. I am very grateful I finally found this place to interact with other folks in the same boat or, at least a near by boat! I am 70 and feel lonely, too because, until I found this Mayo connect, I had no one to talk to about this stuff. Thank you for sharing about the tart cherry juice! I wish for you good results and minimal side effects! ❤️😊