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I am 76 also with DCIS grade 1-2. Started Anastrozole hated the side effects I had including the potential for osteoporosis…I stopped taking it 2 yrs ago. Yes it increases my risk but the 5 days of radiation decreases it. So that’s my decision and I am sticking to it. I would like to live out the rest of my days without side effects, feeling sick and too weak to walk or hike. I’m happy keeping my hair in place and my muscles and joints, for what they are without
aches and pain. Now if I was 50 I imagine I would have a different view. But here I am.;)

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I am 75. Not taking AIs would increase the 9 year recurrence rate from 3% to 6%. The oncologist said look at it this way. Do you want a 97% on your test or would you be happy with a 94%. I had IDC Stage 1 Grade 1. Oncotype score was a 1. I have no genetic mutations. My sentinel node biopsy was clear. I did opt for 15 days of radiation because I am hesitant to take AIs. I already have fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, muscle and joint pains from neck and back surgery, and have had migraines since I was 12. I had another bone density scan and I have osteopenia (same diagnosis in 2009). I would prefer 9 more decent years of life and not 9 years of misery. I’m still working! One more visit with the oncologist for my final decision in two weeks.