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Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: May 12, 2023 | Replies (1190)
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@pattycincinnati

thank you. I started with the Tamoxifen because my onc wanted me to confer with my bone doc before she switched me to the anastrozole as I have been on Prolia for a couple of years, and my bones are not too good. My onc believes the AI's are more effective in preventing a recurrence in post menopausal women and said the Tamoxifen could cause blood clots and uterine cancer. My endocrinologist said I was good to go on the AI.
I'm afraid to start the Exemestane but will do so tonight and hope for the best.

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trixie1313 | @trixie1313 | Jun 20, 2020

@pattycincinnati
Don't be afraid to try the exemestane. I tried anastrole and letrozole, but they weren't kind to me. I've been on exemestane for almost a year now and I don't seem to have the terrible bone pain as with the other two. I do get hot flashes, but as long as you dress for them, it's okay. I've recently had a thalamic stroke that gives me worse "heat bombs" than with the AI. All good wishes to you.

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