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Looking for research re: taking AI drugs vs not taking them
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Dec 1 12:38pm | Replies (152)Comment receiving replies
@brooklyn22
I also had stage 1 ILC lumpectomy (7mm) in October, Ki67 is 5, no nodes. I'm 72 & am getting 5-day whole breast radiation soon. I agree about all the confusion surrounding the drugs. I think I'll sign up for the lowest possible dosage of Tamoxifen for 3 months, just to try it. But I doubt I'll stick with it & will probably just continue to improve my healthy lifestyle in every way possible. I also agree that taking an A.I. which weakens bones, but then adding another osteoporosis drug on top of that to strengthen bones isn't appealing. Best of luck to you!
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@brooklyn22 My numbers are almost identicial to yours, stage 1 ILC, 7mm, lumpectomy, Ki67 3 and onco score 5. 5 course radiation. I am 69. I had my surgery last February and almost 10 months out. After reviewing all the research, etc. and an honest dialogue with my oncologist, I chose not to take AIs because of how low my risk is. I know there are no guarantees. He fully supported my decision and made a comment as I was leaving, "there has been a lot of discussion in our field that we are overtreating early stage breast cancers, possibly doing more damage than good." WHO KNOWS??? No guarantees either way. My final decision was based on the fact I believe the next 10 years, (when I will then be 80) will be my best. I am consulting on a very meaningful project and need my brain! I have an active lifestyle and play with my grandchildren a lot. I am going to enjoy this time, and if I have to revisit my decision down the road, I will! Good luck, boy do I understand where you are at in your thought process.