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Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?
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Hi, I am just joining today. It is recommended that I start with anastrozole after my radiation. So I have a few weeks (15 treatments) until I need to decide.
I was at the medical oncologist yesterday and I am trying to weigh the risk-benefits of the side effects.
In the long run is it worse to have the DCIS come back or have osteoporosis?
It doesn't make sense to me to be potentially miserable for the next 5 years for a chance of something that isn't life threatening returning.
Is anyone checking out natural ways to lower estrogen without the side effects?
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Your individual diagnosis should guide your decision. Opinions from others based on different factors should not influence your decision. AIs save lives. For those who have a high chance of recurrence the drugs significantly help reduce recurrence. But for patients who have a lower likelihood of recurrence the side effects may not be worth it. Work with your medical team to decide. There’s no way of knowing what any outcome will be when there are so many variables. Do what is right for you regardless of what others choose to do.