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I have been through lumpectomy, then chemo/immunology/proton radiation treatment twice for recurrent TNBC over the past three years. I was put on AI inhibitors a year ago after now testing ER+ on pathology from my mastectomy. I was put on Letrozole first and my mood got so low that I thought I was in danger of committing suicide. (I've never had issues before). I switched to Exemestane and the mood issues went away, however the joint issues are getting worse. I just made the decision with input from my PCP to try Exemestane every other day (against my Dana Farber Onco's wishes, based on Dr. De Censi research). If that doesn't help, I will try Tamoxifen. I am battling as much as I can, but I am 74 and quality of life matters too. I am very active and social and I told my PCP, when I first got chemo, I was 70 and felt 50. When I was finished with chemo, I felt like I was 60. Now that I'm taking AI Inhibitors, I feel like 90. Good luck and I hope you can keep trying! The AI Inhibitors seem to hit everyone differently, so give them a try and don't be afraid to switch!

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@beckyboston after melting down last night i thought, well, you have to try things, you have family support now when you didnt, and my mother is terrified that i will even get a little bit down as i have spilled everything that has happened to me and is sort of being an old fashioned mom wanting to whisk me away and take me on trips and stuff. Its....a change. I feel valued. I just which it hadn't gotten to this point to make them realize! I have already told the oncologist all of my fears, and i have faith in my doctors. i will just have to buck up and try. The surgery and all that hasn't been that bad on me. I am walking on the treadmill and taking walks. I hope it gets better for you and you start losing a year in your felt-age quickly! thank you for writing me!

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TRY Exemestane with Propel, game changer. Propel is water supplement with electrolytes, it really helps. You will feel like 65 again!! LOL,LOL, it will work.