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Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: May 12, 2023 | Replies (1190)Comment receiving replies
@crazydaisy I also did not take anything. I had stage 0 dcis with clear margins. I did 20 rounds of radiation with a lot of side effects that they said were not usual. I have had enough of the side effect thing. I agree with the quality of life argument. If I had a different type of breast cancer or an advanced stage I would probably consider it, but I have a good friend who is 17 years out, did not take anything, and is cancer free. I have another friend who is 6 years out with no cancer, so I am going to hope for the best and move on. I have already decided that if I get cancer again I will have a mastectomy so with that plan in mind I can move on.
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Did they explain to you if it comes back - it may not be in the breast? It more likely comes back in the bones, brain, lung and liver. And that's why I decided to take the meds, But I'm only 64 and since switching to Exemestane, have only a few side effects. The joint pain is pretty much gone. I just wanted to make sure they told you that about re-occurrences.
I think I would also do the same. I don’t think I will survive the treatment and surgery would be the best choice for me. Who cares about saving your breast
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That’s what I think too. Thanks