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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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@windyshores how often were you able to do a bone density test. I think it is every 2 years, but for us taking meds that effect our bone density, I would THINK we could initially have the testing done yearly for the first years, then go back to regular schedule.

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windyshores | @windyshores | Apr 23, 2022

Good question. I had my cancer diagnosis in 2/15. I had a
DEXA in 2014, 2016, 2018. So by coincidence I already had my baseline and the two year interval meant my bone density was scanned one year after starting Femara, but the usual two years after my last scan.

I would ask you doctor and your insurance. I know that now, with severe osteoporosis on meds, I am authorized to have DEXA scans every year. It is possible the same is true during AI treatment (probably with MD letter of medical necessity/preauth.) It makes sense. I just didn't have to seek that because of the timing of my 2014 scan.

ps the most important year is the first, on an AI, in terms of bone density loss, in my experience...similar to the drop in hormones at menopause

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