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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.

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I understand exactly! One has to decide what will give them decent years of life...whatever we have left! That's what I am trying to decide. I think I have most of the AI side effects, which of course I weigh as opposed to surgery. No clue what I will end up doing, but I sure would like to hear a 94% or 97% change of perhaps another 5 years of life with just the AI and no surgery, and I would be fine with that!