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After breast cancer: 12 years out, questions about recurrence

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jul 1, 2022 | Replies (79)
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I'm a retired RN I've found doctors are more than happy to get into deep explanations with someone who understands medical things. Plus, I had a friend who had the same cancer treatment as I did. She took Tamoxifen for over 2 years, then she couldn't stand how it make her feel any longer. We have the same oncologist. In reality, he said it only cut the chance of reoccurrence down a little bit. So, we are opting out. For someone that can stand the side effects, I would be all for it.

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callalloo | @callalloo | Apr 7, 2022

I'm kind of on the same page. I declined anastrozole but know there are people who have good reasons to take it, understand how it works and will keep a hawkeye on bone density and basic blood work and tumor markers to minimize risks. And who tolerate it well. And some people who don't tolerate it well but do fine with a different aromatase inhibitor.

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