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At close to 70 with ILC at the same stage as you, I chose not to take any AIs. I had very low risk factors, (genetic testing, etc.) and after 5 targeted sessions of radiation, my oncologist told me AIs would reduce my "overall risk" by 1%. Not worth it to me, in the final quarter of my life. Quality of life is great. However, with that being said, I know it goes against the grain of recommended protocol. My medical oncologist, once I told him my decision, said, "there is a growing sentiment amongst the medical community that we may be over treating early stage breast cancers". Who knows, it is all SO confusing!!! Basically it amounts to me be very comfortable with assuming the risk, and many are not. We are a medical family and I am constantly reviewing all of the studies, etc. I am so hopeful big changes in treatment are coming soon! Good luck with your decision. It's all a crap shoot with no guarantees. Just had my first set of scans post treatment (about 8 months out-it got delayed) and all clear so far!

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@wyowyld thank you for sharing your decision about AI’s. I am 61, ILC stage 1A, right breast with no indication (pre-surgery) of lymph node involvement. I’ve decided to do double mastectomy, scheduled for next. Of course I will need to see what testing determines, but I have also read many studies about over treating early stage ILC and am very concerned about the effects of Letrozole - this is what my Dr typically recommends. You mention keeping up on most recent research and studies - can you recommend some sites? I’d like to follow the most recent data so I can make informed decisions. Thank you.